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800885 Trimethyl orthoformate

Trimethyl orthoformate for synthesis. CAS 149-73-5, EC Number 205-745-7, chemical formula CH(OCH₃)₃.

Trimethyl orthoformate MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Methyl orthoformate, Orthoformic acid trimethyl ester

Molar Mass: 106.12 g/mol
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Molar Mass
106.12 g/mol

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8.00885.0250 Glass bottle 250 ml
8.00885.1000 Glass bottle 1 l
Description
Catalogue Number800885
SynonymsMethyl orthoformate, Orthoformic acid trimethyl ester
DescriptionTrimethyl orthoformate
References
Product Information
Molar Mass106.12 g/mol
HS Code2915 90 90
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationTrimethyl orthoformate for synthesis. CAS 149-73-5, EC Number 205-745-7, chemical formula CH(OCH₃)₃.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point102 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.96 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit1.4 - 44.6 %(V)
Flash point13 °C
Ignition temperature255 °C
Melting Point-53 °C
Vapor pressure10 hPa (7 °C)
Solubility10 g/l Hydrolysis
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 3130 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
P242: Use non-sparking tools.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Safety Information
Categories of dangerhighly flammable, irritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 3272 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 3272 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 3272 , 3, II
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (GC, area%)≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.968 - 0.970
Identity (IR)passes test
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8.00885.0250 04022536363684
8.00885.1000 04022536363691

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