Triethyl orthoformate is an organic compound with the formula HC(OC₂H₅)₃. It is a colorless volatile liquid. It is orthoester of formic acid. It is commercially available. The industrial synthesis is from hydrogen cyanide and ethanol
| Product Characteristics | Product Detail |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 122-51-0 |
| Formula | C7H16O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.23 |
| Synonyms | Ethyl formate(ortho);Triethoxymethane;Ethane, 1,1,1-[methylidynetris (oxy)]tris-;diethoxymethoxyethane;Orthomravencan ethylnaty;1,1,1-[methanetriyltris(oxy)]triethane;Triethylester kyseliny orthomravenci [Czech];Methane, triethoxy-;Ethyl orthoformate [UN2524] [Flammable liquid];Ethone;Orthoformic acid, ethyl ester;Ethylester kyseliny orthomravenci [Czech];Orthoformic acid ethyl ester (VAN);Ethylester kyseliny orthomravenci;Orthoformic acid triethyl ester;1,1,1-(Methylidynetris(oxy))tris(ethane);Ethane,1,1′,1”-[methylidynetris(oxy)]tris-;Orthomravencan ethylnaty [Czech];Orthoformic acid, triethyl ester;Ethyl Orthoformate, Certified; |
| Purity | 99% MIN |