Triethyl Orthoacetate-78-39-7-C8H18O3 -Chemindustry.com - The leading vertical market advertising source for the chemical world

CAS No.: 78-39-7 Formula: C8H18O3

Weight: 162.22700

Synonyms: Ethane, 1,1,1-triethoxy-; 1,1,1-triethoxyethane;

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Description

Triethyl orthoacetate is the ethyl orthoester of acetic acid. It is also known as 1,1,1-triethoxyethane, and is an oily liquid with a colour that is anywhere from yellow to colorless. It is also known for its pungent odour. Triethyl orthoacetate is used in organic synthesis for the introduction of the acetate group to an alcohol. It is also used in the Johnson-Claisen rearrangement.

Basic Information

CAS No.:

78-39-7

Synonyms:

Ethane, 1,1,1-triethoxy-; 1,1,1-triethoxyethane;

Formula:

C8H18O3

Molecular Weight:

162.22700

PSA:

27.69000

LogP:

1.76960

Properties

Appearance & Character:

Liquid, Clear colorless to slightly yellow

Density:

0.885 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Melting Point:

Boiling Point:

142 °C(lit.)

Flash Point:

97 °F

Storage Conditions:

Store below +30°C.

Safety Info

Customs Code:

2915390090

WGK Germany:

1

Hazard Category Code:

R10; R36/38

Security Instructions:

S26-S37/39-S16

Dangerous Goods Sign:

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