Triethyl orthoformate, 98%

About Triethyl orthoformate, 98%

Triethyl orthoformate is an industrial solvent in Synthesis grade carrying the CAS registry number 122-51-0, specified at 98% purity. The compound has the formula C7H16O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 148.2 g/mol. Systematically, it is named diethoxymethoxyethane. It is also known as 1,1,1-Triethoxymethane or Triethoxymethane.

The material typically appears as a clear colourless liquid. Reported physical data include a melting point of - 76 °C and a boiling point of 146 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include industrial reaction medium, paints and coatings thinning and cleaning and degreasing. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and paints and coatings.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 5 L and 180 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Industrial reaction medium
Paints & coatings thinning
Cleaning & degreasing

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Triethyl orthoformate, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-002071
CAS Number	122-51-0
IUPAC name	diethoxymethoxyethane
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₆O₃
Molecular weight	148.2 g/mol
Exact mass	148.1099
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29159090
InChIKey	GKASDNZWUGIAMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCOC(OCC)OCC
PubChem CID	31214

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Clear colourless liquid
Melting point	- 76 °C
Boiling point	146 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	27.7 Å²
UN number	UN 2524
Synonyms	1,1,1-Triethoxymethane, Triethoxymethane, Orthoformic acid triethyl ester, Methane, triethoxy-, Ethyl formate(ortho), Orthomravencan ethylnaty, Ethane, 1,1',1''-[methylidynetris(oxy)]tris-, Orthoformic acid, triethyl ester, Orthoformic acid ethyl ester, Ethylester kyseliny orthomravenci, Orthoformic acid, ethyl ester, Triethylester kyseliny orthomravenci

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264 + P265, P280, P303 + P361 + P353, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Triethyl orthoformate, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Triethyl orthoformate, 98% is 122-51-0. It is also known as 1,1,1-Triethoxymethane, Triethoxymethane, Orthoformic acid triethyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Triethyl orthoformate, 98%?

Triethyl orthoformate, 98% has the molecular formula C7H16O3 and a molecular weight of 148.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is diethoxymethoxyethane.

Which grade and pack sizes of Triethyl orthoformate, 98% can I order?

We supply Triethyl orthoformate, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 180 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Triethyl orthoformate, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Triethyl orthoformate, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Triethyl orthoformate, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Triethyl orthoformate, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 2524), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.