METHYLAL
METHYLAL For Synthesis
Short Name: METHYLAL
Synonym: Dimethoxymethane, Formaldehyde dimethyl acetal; Formal
Basic Details
Article No.
LG103256
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
CAS No.
109-87-5
HS Code
2911.0010
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Colorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-105
Initial boiling point [°C]
41°C at 1.013 hPa
Final boiling point [°C]
43°C at 1.013 hPa
Vapour pressure [20°C]
439.8 hPa
Vapour density
2.63 - (Air = 1.0)
Relative density, gas (air=1)
0.86 g/mL
Explosion limits -upper [%]
17.6 %(V)
Explosion limits -lower [%]
1.6 %(V)
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Clear colourless liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 98.0%
Identity (IR)
Passes test
Density (at 20°C)
0.858 - 0.860 g/mL
Water (by KF)
Max 0.3%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1234
IMCO Class No.
3
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H225-H319
Precaution Statement
P210-P305 + P351 + P338
Risk Statement
11-19-36
Safety Statement
7/9-16-26-33