Trimethyl orthoacetate, 98%

Description

CAS: 1445-45-0 | C5H12O3 | 120.148 g/mol

Trimethyl orthoacetate is used as a diols can be protected as their 1-methoxyethylidene cyclic acetals (2-methoxy-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolanes) by acid-catalyzed exchange. It is mainly used as the chemical intermediates of the medicine. Some of the other applications includes it is mainly used as chemical intermediate of pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals, used for compound medical intermediates of vitamin B1, vitamin A1 and sulfanilamide organism, used for dye and spices industry, Medicine, agricultural chemicals, paint additives.

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Applications
Trimethyl orthoacetate is used as a diols can be protected as their 1-methoxyethylidene cyclic acetals (2-methoxy-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolanes) by acid-catalyzed exchange. It is mainly used as the chemical intermediates of the medicine. Some of the other applications includes it is mainly used as chemical intermediate of pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals, used for compound medical intermediates of vitamin B1, vitamin A1 and sulfanilamide organism, used for dye and spices industry, Medicine, agricultural chemicals, paint additives.

Solubility
It hydrolyzes in water.

Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1445-45-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 120.148
• MDL Number: MFCD00008477
• InChI Key: HDPNBNXLBDFELL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trimethyl orthoacetate, ethane, 1,1,1-trimethoxy, orthoacetic acid, trimethyl ester, methyl orthoacetate, orthoacetic acid trimethyl ester, ch3c och3 3, unii-04h7a3fk37, tmoa, trimethoxyethane, trimethyl-acetate
• PubChem CID: 15050
• IUPAC Name: 1,1,1-trimethoxyethane
• SMILES: CC(OC)(OC)OC

• Density: 0.956
• Boiling Point: 107°C to 109°C
• Flash Point: 16°C (60°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.389
• Linear Formula: CH₃C(OCH₃)₃
• Quantity: 250 mL
• UN Number: UN3272
• Beilstein: 1098338
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: It hydrolyzes in water.
• Formula Weight: 120.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Trimethyl orthoacetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H315-H317-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H315-H319-H335 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P272-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ESTERS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	215-892-9
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only