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methyl formate

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Description

Methyl formate (MF) is a colorless, flammable liquid with a pungent odor. It is a simple ester that is commonly used as a solvent, a refrigerant, and a feedstock for the production of other chemicals. MF is typically synthesized by the reaction of methanol with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst. It has been studied for its potential as a sustainable fuel, as it is a renewable resource that can be produced from biomass. MF is also used in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other industrial chemicals. Its effects on human health are not fully understood, but it is known to be an irritant to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.'

methyl formate: RN given refers to parent cpd [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

methyl formate : A formate ester resulting from the formal condensation of formic acid with methanol. A low-boiling (31.5 degreeC) colourless, flammable liquid, it has been used as a fumigant and larvicide for tobacco and food crops. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID7865
CHEMBL ID295026
CHEBI ID77699
CHEBI ID25248
MeSH IDM0084847

Synonyms (69)

Synonym
107-31-3
inchi=1/c2h4o2/c1-4-2-3/h2h,1h
methyl formate
formic acid, methyl ester
methylformiat [german]
einecs 203-481-7
methylester kyseliny mravenci [czech]
methyl methanoate
hsdb 232
mravencan methylnaty [czech]
metil (formiato di) [italian]
methylformiaat [dutch]
epa pesticide chemical code 053701
methyle (formiate de) [french]
un1243
formiate de methyle [french]
ai3-00408
caswell no. 570
ccris 6062
methyl formate, >=95%
methyl formate, anhydrous, 99%
CHEMBL295026
chebi:77699 ,
formic acid methyl ester
F0057
F0086
S0299
NCGC00248231-01
methyle (formiate de)
methyl formate [un1243] [flammable liquid]
ec 203-481-7
1mph591ftg ,
formiate de methyle
unii-1mph591ftg
mravencan methylnaty
methylformiat
metil (formiato di)
methylester kyseliny mravenci
methylformiaat
cas-107-31-3
dtxcid305609
NCGC00254864-01
dtxsid5025609 ,
tox21_300962
FT-0628731
AKOS015892698
r-611
methanoic acid methyl ester
methyl formate [hsdb]
methyl formate [mi]
meocho
hco2me
hcoome
hcooch3
hco2ch3
carboxylic acid methyl ester
CHEBI:25248
un 1243
methyl ester of formic acid
STL453646
J-522603
mfcd00003291
methyl formate, spectrophotometric grade, 99%
methyl formate, analytical standard
methyl formate, reagent grade, 97%
methyl formate, 97%, may cont. up to ca 3% methanol
Q422779
r 611
usepa/opp pesticide code: 053701(u.s. environmental protection agency/office of pesticide program's chemical ingredients database on methyl formate (107-31-3). available from, as of june 1, 2005: http://npirspublic.ceris.purdue.edu/ppis/)

Research Excerpts

Overview

Methyl formate (MF) is a volatile solvent with several industrial applications.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Methyl formate (MF) is a volatile solvent with several industrial applications. "( Acute airway irritation of methyl formate in mice.
Larsen, ST; Nielsen, GD, 2012
)
2.12

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Despite being a first-line clinical drug, thienopyridines have many unsatisfactory aspects, including the low bioavailability of clopidogrel(CLP) and the high bleeding risk of prasugrel."( Evaluation of efficacy and safety after replacement of methyl hydrogen with deuterium at methyl formate of Clopidogrel.
Cai, D; Cao, X; Chen, C; Chen, L; Gao, M; Gu, J; Li, X; Liu, S; Liu, Y; Miao, Y; Niu, J; Sun, Y; Wu, T; Xu, Z, 2022
)
0.94
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (4)

RoleDescription
polar aprotic solventA solvent with a comparatively high relative permittivity (or dielectric constant), greater than ca. 15, and a sizable permanent dipole moment, that cannot donate suitably labile hydrogen atoms to form strong hydrogen bonds.
fumigantA volatile or volatilizable chemical compound utilized for control of pests in buildings, soil, grain, as well as during processing of goods to be imported or exported to prevent transfer of exotic organisms.
insecticideStrictly, a substance intended to kill members of the class Insecta. In common usage, any substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling or controlling insects.
refrigerantA substance used in a thermodynamic heat pump cycle or refrigeration cycle that undergoes a phase change from a gas to a liquid and back. Refrigerants are used in air-conditioning systems and freezers or refrigerators and are assigned a "R" number (by ASHRAE - formerly the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers), which is determined systematically according to their molecular structure.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (3)

ClassDescription
formate esterAn ester of formic acid.
methyl esterAny carboxylic ester resulting from the formal condensation of a carboxy group with methanol.
volatile organic compoundAny organic compound having an initial boiling point less than or equal to 250 degreeC (482 degreeF) measured at a standard atmospheric pressure of 101.3 kPa.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (4)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
RAR-related orphan receptor gammaMus musculus (house mouse)Potency0.00360.006038.004119,952.5996AID1159521
retinoic acid nuclear receptor alpha variant 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency1.68480.003041.611522,387.1992AID1159555
retinoid X nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency1.27410.000817.505159.3239AID1159527; AID1159531
heat shock protein beta-1Homo sapiens (human)Potency4.02910.042027.378961.6448AID743210; AID743228
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (5)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1103916Disruption of mitochondria in insecticide-susceptible Drosophila melanogaster Hikone-R assessed as increase in cytochrome c release from mitochondria to cytosol at 1 mM by western blot analysis2009Pest management science, Jun, Volume: 65, Issue:6
Mitochondrial impacts of insecticidal formate esters in insecticide-resistant and insecticide-susceptible Drosophila melanogaster.
AID1103917Disruption of mitochondria in insecticide-susceptible Drosophila melanogaster Canton-S assessed as increase in cytochrome c release from mitochondria to cytosol at 1 mM by western blot analysis2009Pest management science, Jun, Volume: 65, Issue:6
Mitochondrial impacts of insecticidal formate esters in insecticide-resistant and insecticide-susceptible Drosophila melanogaster.
AID212400Toxicity determined using Tadpole Narcosis Test1991Journal of medicinal chemistry, May, Volume: 34, Issue:5
Using theoretical descriptors in quantitative structure-activity relationships: some toxicological indices.
AID1103919Inhibition of cytochrome c oxidase in insecticide-susceptible Drosophila melanogaster Canton-S mitochondria at 100 mM using reduced cytochrome c as substrate by microplate spectrophotometer analysis2009Pest management science, Jun, Volume: 65, Issue:6
Mitochondrial impacts of insecticidal formate esters in insecticide-resistant and insecticide-susceptible Drosophila melanogaster.
AID1103918Inhibition of cytochrome c oxidase in insecticide-resistance Drosophila melanogaster Hikone-R mitochondria at 100 mM using reduced cytochrome c as substrate by microplate spectrophotometer analysis2009Pest management science, Jun, Volume: 65, Issue:6
Mitochondrial impacts of insecticidal formate esters in insecticide-resistant and insecticide-susceptible Drosophila melanogaster.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (46)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19903 (6.52)18.7374
1990's6 (13.04)18.2507
2000's15 (32.61)29.6817
2010's17 (36.96)24.3611
2020's5 (10.87)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 76.83

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index76.83 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.89 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.06 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index129.42 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (76.83)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials1 (2.13%)5.53%
Reviews1 (2.13%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other45 (95.74%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]