TRIMETHYL ORTHOFORMATE
TRIMETHYL ORTHOFORMATE For Synthesis
Short Name: TRIMETHYL ORTHOFORMATE
Synonym: Trimethoxymethane
Basic Details
Article No.
LG4675
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
CAS No.
149-73-5
HS Code
2915.9090
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorless
Odour
Pungent,Aromatic, ester-like
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-53°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
255 °C
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable
Flash point [°C]
13 °C
Boiling point [°C]
101 - 102 °C
Initial boiling point [°C]
101 °C
Final boiling point [°C]
102 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
53 hPa at 30 °C
Vapour density
3.67
Density [g/cm3]
0.9676
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%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 98%
Density (d20°C/4°C)
0.96 - 0.970
Identity (IR)
Conforms
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
3272
IMCO Class No.
3
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H225-H319
Precaution Statement
P210-P305 + P351 + P338