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Triethyl orthoformate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A13587AP
Description
Triethyl orthoformate is used in Bodroux-Chichibabin aldehyde synthesis to prepare an aldehyde with one carbon higher by reacting with Grignard reagent. It is also used in the electrophilic formylation of activated aromatic species such as phenol.
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ApplicationsTriethyl orthoformate is used in Bodroux-Chichibabin aldehyde synthesis to prepare an aldehyde with one carbon higher by reacting with Grignard reagent. It is also used in the electrophilic formylation of activated aromatic species such as phenol.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohols, acetone, ethers and chloroform. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with acids and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Triethyl Orthoformate | |
°C to 61°C | |
144°C to 146°C | |
98% | |
1.391 | |
MFCD00009230 | |
UN2524 | |
Moisture sensitive | |
triethyl orthoformate, triethoxymethane, ethyl orthoformate, aethon, ethone, diethoxymethoxy ethane, methane, triethoxy, ethyl formate ortho, orthoformic acid triethyl ester, orthomravencan ethylnaty | |
GKASDNZWUGIAMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
diethoxymethoxyethane | |
31214 | |
98% |
122-51-0 | |
0.891 | |
30°C (86°F) | |
C7H16O3 | |
HC(OCH2CH3)3 | |
500 mL | |
605384 | |
14,6884 | |
Miscible with alcohols,acetone,ethers and chloroform. Slightly miscible with water. | |
CCOC(OCC)OCC | |
148.202 | |
148.2 | |
Liquid |
Chemical Identifiers
122-51-0 | |
148.202 | |
GKASDNZWUGIAMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
31214 | |
CCOC(OCC)OCC |
C7H16O3 | |
MFCD00009230 | |
triethyl orthoformate, triethoxymethane, ethyl orthoformate, aethon, ethone, diethoxymethoxy ethane, methane, triethoxy, ethyl formate ortho, orthoformic acid triethyl ester, orthomravencan ethylnaty | |
diethoxymethoxyethane |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H226-H315-H319-H335
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P370+P378q-P501c
H226-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ETHYL ORTHOFORMATE
EINECSNumber : 204-550-4
RTECSNumber : RM6475000
TSCA : Yes
storageNote1 : Moisture sensitive
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only