| Identification | |
| Name: | Methane, fluoro- |
| Synonyms: | F 41;Fluoromethane; Freon 41; HFC 41; Methyl fluoride; Monofluoromethane; R 41; R 41(refrigerant) |
| CAS: | 593-53-3 |
| EINECS: | 209-796-6 |
| Molecular Formula: | CH3 F |
| Molecular Weight: | 34.032923 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/CH3F/c1-2/h1H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2454 |
| Flash Point: | °C |
| Density: | 0,877 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Extremely flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.212 |
| Water Solubility: | slight |
| Solubility: | slight |
| Appearance: | colourless gas with an ether-like odour |
| Specification: |
It is a colorless flammable gas which is heavier than air. METHYL FLUORIDE has an agreeable ether-like odor. METHYL FLUORIDE is narcotic in high concentrations. METHYL FLUORIDE burns with evolution of hydrogen fluoride. The flame is colorless, similar to alcohol. Under prolonged exposure to fire or intense heat the containers may rupture violently and rocket. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | O52 |
| Flash Point: | °C |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
F+: Highly flammable
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