Methylal (Dimethoxymethane) Applications. Methylal (Dimethoxymethane) is a colorless liquid. It is the triester of ethanol and phosphoric acid and can be called "phosphoric acid, triethyl ester".is a clear colorless flammable liquid with a low boiling point, low viscosity and an excellent dissolving power. It has a chloroform-like odor and a pungent taste. It is the dimethyl acetal of formaldehyde. Methylal is soluble in three parts water and miscible with most common organic solvents. It is primarily used as a solvent and in the manufacture of perfumes, resins, adhesives, paint strippers and protective coatings. Another useful application of dimethoxymethane is to protect alcohols with a MOM ether in organic synthesis. SPECIFICATIONS Appearance : Colorless transparent liquid Purity,% ≥99.95% Moisture% ≤0.01 methanol % ≤0.01 methanal % ≤0.0001 Methylal (Dimethoxymethane) Physical Parameters Methylal (Dimethoxymethane) Basic Information English Name: Methylal (Dimethoxymethane) CAS Number: 109-87-5 Formula: C3H8O2 Molecular Weight: 76.09 Synonyms:2,4-Dioxapentane; Anesthenyl; Bis(methoxy)methane; Dimethoxymethane; Dimethyl formal; Formal; Formaldehyde dimethyl acetal; Formaldehyde methyl ketal; Methoxymethyl methylether; Methylal; Methylene dimethyl ether. EINECS: 203-714-2 Density: 0.8560 g/cm3 Point: -104.8°C Boiling Point: 45.238 °C at 760 mmHg Vapor Pressure: 43.99kpa/20 °C Flash point: -17.8 °C Explosion Limits, Lower:1.60 vol % Upper: 17.60 vol % Handling method and safety information Methylal (Dimethoxymethane) is highly flammable liquid. Read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before use. Dangerous or hazardous reactions do not take place under normal conditions. Methylal (Dimethoxymethane) Packaging specifications 160 kg/drum, ISO Tank. Methylal (Dimethoxymethane) Export condiction: CAS NO.: 109-87-5 HS CODE: 291100 DOT/IATA/IMDG/IMO: Hazard class: 3, UN number: UN1234, Packing group: II