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Triethyl orthoformate, 98%
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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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.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohols, acetone, ethers and chloroform. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with acids and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| CAS | 122-51-0 |
| Melting Point | -61°C |
| Density | 0.891 |
| Boiling Point | 144°C to 146°C |
| Flash Point | 30°C |
| Assay Percent Range | 98% |
| Molecular Formula | C7H16O3 |
| Linear Formula | HC(OCH2CH3)3 |
| Refractive Index | 1.391 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009230 |
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Safety and Handling
- Triethyl orthoformate
- Warning
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contain: Triethyl orthoformate
RUO – Research Use Only
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