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Organic Chemicals

Trimethyl Orthoformate For Synthesis

RA002640 CAS 149-73-5 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA002640
CAS number
149-73-5
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
C4H10O3
Molecular weight
106.12

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Final boiling point [°C] 102 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 53 hPa hPa
Vapour density 3.67 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.9676 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Hydrolyzes in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.3 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 5.10 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.40 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Pungent,Aromatic, ester-like —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -53 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 255 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] 13 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 101 - 102 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 101 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Colorless liquid — —
Purity Min 98 % % GC
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.96 - 0.970 — —
Identity Conforms — IR

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA002640-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA002640-PK-2.5L