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800885 Trimethyl orthoformate

Trimethyl orthoformate for synthesis. CAS 149-73-5, EC Number 205-745-7, chemical formula CH(OCH₃)₃.

Trimethyl orthoformate MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Methyl orthoformate, Orthoformic acid trimethyl ester

CAS #: 149-73-5 EC Number: 205-745-7 Molar Mass: 106.12 g/mol Chemical Formula: CH(OCH₃)₃ Hill Formula: C₄H₁₀O₃
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
149-73-5205-745-7C₄H₁₀O₃CH(OCH₃)₃106.12 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8.00885.0250 Glass bottle 250 ml
8.00885.1000 Glass bottle 1 l
Description
Catalogue Number800885
SynonymsMethyl orthoformate, Orthoformic acid trimethyl ester
DescriptionTrimethyl orthoformate
References
Product Information
CAS number149-73-5
EC number205-745-7
Hill FormulaC₄H₁₀O₃
Chemical formulaCH(OCH₃)₃
Molar Mass106.12 g/mol
HS Code2915 90 90
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationTrimethyl orthoformate for synthesis. CAS 149-73-5, EC Number 205-745-7, chemical formula CH(OCH₃)₃.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point102 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.96 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit1.4 - 44.6 %(V)
Flash point13 °C
Ignition temperature255 °C
Melting Point-53 °C
Vapor pressure10 hPa (7 °C)
Solubility10 g/l Hydrolysis
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 3130 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
P242: Use non-sparking tools.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal3
Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerhighly flammable, irritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 3272 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 3272 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 3272 , 3, II
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (GC, area%)≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.968 - 0.970
Identity (IR)passes test
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8.00885.0250 04022536363684
8.00885.1000 04022536363691

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