Methylal, 500 ml

This 500 mL container holds Dimethoxymethane, an acetal solvent within the category of Alternative Solvents. Its CAS Number is 109-87-5. This substance requires precautions such as no open flames, no unauthorized personnel, and the use of safety goggles due to its flammability. It has a Molecular Weight of 76.10 g/mol and a Boiling Point of 108°F at 760 mmHg. The Melting Point is -157°F. In a workplace setting, it is heavier than air and will sink.

• CAS Number: 109-87-5
• Molecular Formula: C3H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 76.09
• Exact Mass: 76.052429494
• Boiling Point: 108 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
• Melting Point: -157 °F (USCG, 1999)
• Vapour Density: 2.6 (USCG, 1999) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H225 (98.8%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]