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HCOOCH3 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • Freezing and Refrigerating
  • Pollutants
Universal entry(ies)
C2H4O2
formula, see observation
HCOOCH3
formula, see observation
HCO2CH3
formula, see observation
107-31-3
CAS number
DEF

A nonhalogenated hydrocarbon derivative which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with an agreeable odour and which is used as a refrigerant, a cellulose acetate solvent, a fumigant and a larvicide.

OBS

methyl formate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 1243.

OBS

Chemical formula: C2H4O2 or HCOOCH3 or HCO2CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
  • Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2H4O2
formula, see observation
HCOOCH3
formula, see observation
HCO2CH3
formula, see observation
107-31-3
CAS number
DEF

Dérivé d'hydrocarbure non halogéné se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, d'odeur agréable, soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool, l'éther, utilisé comme frigorigène, comme solvant de l'acétate de cellulose, comme insecticide et en synthèse organique.

OBS

formiate de méthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

Formule chimique : C2H4O2 ou HCOOCH3 ou HCO2CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Protección de las plantas
  • Congelación y refrigeración
  • Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2H4O2
formula, see observation
HCOOCH3
formula, see observation
HCO2CH3
formula, see observation
107-31-3
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C2H4O2 o HCOOCH3 o HCO2CH3

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