TRIETHYL ORTHOFORMATE
TRIETHYL ORTHOFORMATE For Synthesis
Short Name: TRIETHYL ORTHOFORMATE
Synonym: Ethyl orthoformate, Orthoformic acid triethyl ester, triethoxymethane
Basic Details
Article No.
LG2118
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
CAS No.
122-51-0
HS Code
2915.9090
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorless
Odour
Amine-like
pH value
12.7 at 100 g/l at 15 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-115 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
312 °C
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable
Flash point [°C]
-15 °C
Boiling point [°C]
88.8 °C
Evaporation rate
5.6
Vapour pressure [20°C]
68.99 hPa at 20 °C
Vapour density
3.5
Density [g/cm3]
0.73
Solubility in water [% weight]
5.5 g./100 g. water at 20C
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
1.15
Explosion limits -upper [%]
8%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
1.20%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear, colourless liquid
Assay
Min 98%
Density (d20°C/4°C)
0.892 - 0.893
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.3905 - 1.3915
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02
Signal Word
Warning
UN No.
2524
IMCO Class No.
3
Packing Group
III
Hazardous Statement
H226
Precaution Statement
P210-P403+235