Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
149-73-5
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Trimethyl Orthoformate (TMOF) is a versatile orthogonal ester serving as a critical methylating agent in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. Produced via the reaction of methanol with formic acid derivatives, its molecular formula is C4H10O3 (CAS No. 1492-68-6).
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong oxidizers. Requires strict PPE due to potential hydrolysis into toxic formaldehyde and corrosive methanol upon contact with moisture.