Triethyl Orthoformate is an organic chemical compound, orthoformate ester, and reaction intermediate used in controlled industrial synthesis systems. Identified by CAS 122-51-0, its orthoester functional group enables participation in condensation, alkylation, and formylation‑related reactions under defined conditions. In industrial chemical manufacturing, it is commonly applied in organic synthesis processes, where carbon‑one transfer or acetal‑forming chemistry is required. The material is supplied with competitive factory pricing, supports customized specifications, and is provided with complete MSDS, TDS, COA documentation for bulk supply.
Triethyl Orthoformate CAS 122-51-0
- CAS: 122-51-0
- Synonyms: Triethyl orthoformate, Triethoxy methane, Orthoformic acid triethyl ester, Ethyl orthoformate
- Einecs: 204-550-4
- Molecular Formula: HC(OC2H5)3
- Grade: Industrial grade 99%
- Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packaging
Product Description
Triethoxy methane
other name: triethoxymethane, 1,1′,1”(hypomethyl tri(oxo))triethane, ethyl proformate.
Molecular weight:148.20
Appearance:Colorless liquid
Molecular formula: HC(OC2H5)3
Molecular Weight: 148.20
CAS Number: 122-51-0
EINECS Number: 204-550-4
RTECS number: RM6475000
Characteristics: Colorless transparent liquid with pungent odor.
Melting point (°C): -61
Boiling point (°C): 145.9
Relative density (water=1): 0.89
Relative vapor density (air=1): 5.11
Saturated Vapor Pressure (kPa): 1.33 (40.5°C)
Octanol/water partition coefficient: 1.2
Flash point (°C): 30 (CC); 35(OC)
Ignition temperature (°C): 180
Main uses: Triethyl proformate is a commonly used alkylation reagent and formylation reagent in chemical laboratories. They are easy to store but highly reactive. They can be used as alkylation reagents, and the alkyl groups can be easily transferred to various alcohol hydroxyl groups; It can be used as a formylation reagent under acidic or alkaline conditions. It is used for making polymers, photographic drugs, photosensitive materials, anti-halo dyes, anthocyanine dyes and synthetic pesticides. It is used for organic synthesis and as pharmaceutical intermediates and photosensitive materials.
FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain
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Are triethyl orthoformate and triethoxy methane the same substance?
A: Yes. Triethyl orthoformate and triethoxy methane are different naming conventions for the same orthoformate ester and correspond to the same CAS‑registered substance. -
Q:
Is triethyl orthoformate used in industrial synthesis rather than only for laboratory research?
A: Triethyl orthoformate is typically used as an industrial chemical intermediate in controlled manufacturing processes where orthoester reactivity is required.
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