Melting point :-100 °C (lit.)
Boiling point :32-34 °C (lit.)
Density :0.974 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
vapor density :2.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure :32.91 psi ( 55 °C)
refractive index :n20/D 1.343(lit.)
Flash point :−16 °F
storage temp. :Store below +30°C.
solubility :300g/l, 25% soluble in water, miscible with alcohol, Propylene glycol, Glycerin and oils.
form :Liquid
color :Clear colorless
Odor :Pleasant; agreeable.
PH :4-5 (200g/l, H2O, 20℃)
explosive limit :5-23%(V)
Odor Threshold :130ppm
biological source :synthetic
Odor Type :fruity
Water Solubility :300 G/L (20 ºC)
Thermal Conductivity :0.187 W/(m·K) at 25 ℃
λmax :λ: 259 nm Amax: 1.00
λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.70
λ: 265 nm Amax: 0.20
λ: 270 nm Amax: 0.04
λ: 310-400 nm Amax: 0.01 Merck :14,6077
BRN :1734623
Henry's Law Constant :0.90 at 5.00 °C, 1.18 at 10.00 °C, 1.51 at 15.00 °C, 1.91 at 20.00 °C, 2.36 at 25.00 °C (column stripping-UV, Kutsuna et al., 2005)
Exposure limits :TLV-TWA 100 ppm (～250 mg/m³) (ACGIH, MSHA, and OSHA); TLV-STEL 150 ppm (～375 mg/m³) (ACGIH); IDLH 5000 ppm (NIOSH).
Dielectric constant :8.5（20℃）
Stability :Stable. Extremely flammable. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point and very wide explosion limits. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Major Application :cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care InChI :1S/C2H4O2/c1-4-2-3/h2H,1H3
InChIKey :TZIHFWKZFHZASV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES :[H]C(=O)OC
LogP :-0.21 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference :107-31-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference :Methyl formate(107-31-3)
EPA Substance Registry System :Methyl formate (107-31-3)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Danger
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour Flammable liquids Category 1 Danger H315 Causes skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Warning P264, P280, P302+P352, P321,P332+P313, P362 H319 Causes serious eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Warning P264, P280, P305+P351+P338,P337+P313P H335 May cause respiratory irritation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation Category 3 Warning H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness Specific target organ toxicity,single exposure; Narcotic effects Category 3 Warning P261, P271, P304+P340, P312,P403+P233, P405, P501 H370 Causes damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 Danger P260, P264, P270, P307+P311, P321,P405, P501 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure Category 2 Warning P260, P314, P501
Precautionary statements:	P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to..…