Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
149-73-5
Standard:
In-house Standards,
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Trimethyl orthoformate is a versatile orthoester reagent widely utilized in organic synthesis. Produced via the reaction of methanol with hydrogen cyanide or formic acid derivatives, it serves as a methylating agent. Its molecular formula is C4H10O3 and CAS number is 1497-64-3.
Strictly store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture to prevent hydrolysis. Handle with appropriate PPE due to potential irritation; do not use in direct clinical applications without rigorous purification.