CAS No.: 122-51-0 | UN 2524
Product Overview & Technical Specifications
Triethyl Orthoformate (TEOF, also known as Triethoxymethane) is a critical chemical raw material with a molecular formula of HC(OC2H5)3 and a molecular weight of 148.20. It appears as a colorless, transparent liquid with a sweet taste.
Physical Properties: Melting point < -18°C, boiling point 146°C, relative density 0.891 (20°C), refractive index 1.392 (20°C), and flash point 30°C. It is miscible (convoluted) with alcohol and ether, and slightly soluble/decomposable in water.
| Test Item | Standard Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless & transparent liquid |
| Content (Purity) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Ethyl Formate | ≤ 0.2% |
| Water | ≤ 0.05% |
| Ethanol | ≤ 0.3% |
| Chroma (APHA) | ≤ 20 |
Standard Packaging & Class
- Plastic drum or galvanized iron drum[cite: 7]
- Net weight 180kgs per drum or customized
- Package Class: Ⅲ (UN No.: 2524)
Core Applications
- Intermediate for Pharmaceuticals
- Pesticides manufacturing
- Fragrance (Citric acid and related compounds)