Trimethyl orthoformate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Alkylation reagent

Specifications

• Melting Point: -53.0°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.9700g/mL
• Boiling Point: 101.0°C to 102.0°C
• Flash Point: 13°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: CH(OCH₃)₃
• Refractive Index: 1.3780 to 1.3800
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 02, 19
• Fieser: 03,313; 04,540; 05,714; 08,507; 10,425; 14,330; 15,342
• Merck Index: 15, 6980
• Specific Gravity: 0.97
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 10g/L (hydrolysis). Other solubilities: soluble in organic solvents
• Formula Weight: 106.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Trimethyl orthoformate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Trimethyl orthoformate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only