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CAS RN: 149-73-5 | Product Number: O0068
Trimethyl Orthoformate
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Purity: >98.0%(GC)
Synonyms:
- Methyl Orthoformate
- Orthoformic Acid Trimethyl Ester
- Trimethoxymethane
Product Documents:
| Size | Unit Price | Philadelphia, PA | Portland, OR | Japan* | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25ML |
$19.00
|
3 | 2 | ≥100 |
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| 500ML |
$41.00
|
1 | 10 | ≥100 |
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| Product Number | O0068 |
| Purity / Analysis Method | >98.0%(GC) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C__4H__1__0O__3 = 106.12 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Liquid |
| Storage Temperature | Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15°C) |
| Store Under Inert Gas | Store under inert gas |
| Condition to Avoid | Moisture Sensitive |
| CAS RN | 149-73-5 |
| Reaxys Registry Number | 969215 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87574082 |
| SDBS (AIST Spectral DB) | 3401 |
| Merck Index (14) | 6884 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008483 |
Specifications
| Appearance | Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid |
| Purity(GC) | min. 98.0 % |
Properties (reference)
| Melting Point | -53 °C |
| Boiling Point | 100 °C |
| Flash point | 15 °C |
| Specific Gravity (20/20) | 0.97 |
| Refractive Index | 1.38 |
| Solubility (soluble in) | Alcohol, Benzene, Ether |
GHS
| Pictogram |
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H319 : Causes serious eye irritation. H225 : Highly flammable liquid and vapor. |
| Precautionary Statements | P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P240 : Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P210 : Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 : Keep container tightly closed. P243 : Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P241 : Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 : Use only non-sparking tools. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P370 + P378 : In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P303 + P361 + P353 : IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P403 + P235 : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
Related Laws:
| RTECS# | RM6650000 |
Transport Information:
| UN Number (DOT-AIR) | UN3272 |
| Class (DOT-AIR) | 3 |
| Packing Group (TCI-A) | II |
| HS Number | 2909.19.6000 |
Application
MOM protection of Diols using Trimethyl Orthoformate
Reference
- Protection for the Hydroxyl Group, Including 1,2- and 1,3-Diols
- P. G. M. Wuts, in Greene’s Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, 5th ed., ed. by P. G. M. Wuts, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, 2014, Chap. 2, 17.
Application
N-Formylation of Amino Acid Esters
Reference
- A Facile Procedure for the Synthesis of N-Formyl Amino Acid Esters
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