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Triethyl orthoformate, 98%
Description
Triethyl orthoformate is used in Bodroux-Chichibabin aldehyde synthesis to prepare an aldehyde with one carbon higher by reacting with Grignard reagent. It is also used in the electrophilic formylation of activated aromatic species such as phenol.
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Triethyl orthoformate is used in Bodroux-Chichibabin aldehyde synthesis to prepare an aldehyde with one carbon higher by reacting with Grignard reagent. It is also used in the electrophilic formylation of activated aromatic species such as phenol.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohols, acetone, ethers and chloroform. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | °C to 61°C |
Density | 0.891 |
Boiling Point | 144°C to 146°C |
Flash Point | 30°C (86°F) |
Assay Percent Range | 98% |
Linear Formula | HC(OCH2CH3)3 |
Refractive Index | 1.391 |
Quantity | 500 mL |
UN Number | UN2524 |
Beilstein | 605384 |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10241232 | Certificate of Analysis | 21/03/2024 | A13587.0F,A13587.0D,A13587.AE,A13587.AP |
10232994 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A13587.0F,A13587.0D,A13587.AE,A13587.AP |
10235396 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A13587.0F,A13587.0D,A13587.AE,A13587.AP |
10164928 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/08/2020 | A13587.0F,A13587.0D,A13587.AE,A13587.AP |
10140083 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/08/2020 | A13587.0F,A13587.0D,A13587.AE,A13587.AP |
Safety and Handling

- Triethyl orthoformate
- Warning
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P233-Keep container tightly closed.
- P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
- P242-Use only non-sparking tools.
- P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P370+P378-In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethyl orthoformate
RUO – Research Use Only
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