Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
78-39-7
Molecular Formula
C8H18O3
Molecular Weight
162.23 g/mol
Synonym

1,1,1-Triethoxyethane; Orthoacetic Acid Triethyl Ester; Ethyl Orthoacetate

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Triethyl orthoacetate is an organic compound in which three ethoxy groups are attached to a central carbon atom. It is commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis, especially for the formation of acetals, heterocycles, and in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.