Methoxymethyl isocyanate
[CAS# 6427-21-0]

Identification

• Name: Methoxymethyl isocyanate
• Synonyms: Isocyanatomethoxymethane; Isocyanatomethyl methyl ether
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₅NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 87.08
• CAS Registry Number: 6427-21-0
• EC Number: 229-197-3

Properties

• Solubility: Soluble (57 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.99±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 146-148 ºC (760 Torr)^**
• Refractive index: 1.339 (589.3 nm 20 ºC)^***
• Flash point: -2.0±17.1 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Ulrich, H.; Angewandte Chemie 1966, V78(15), P746-7.

^*** Zenner, Karl F.; DE 1205087 1965.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302

• Hazardous Chemical?: Yes