Name | Tetramethoxymethane |
Synonyms | NSC 359558 Dimethoxymethylal Tetramethoxymethane TETRAMETHOXYMETHANE Methane, tetramethoxy- TETRAMETHYL ORTHOCARBONATE Orthocarbonic acid, tetramethyl ester |
CAS | 1850-14-2 |
EINECS | 217-438-5 |
InChI | InChI=1/C5H12O4/c1-6-5(7-2,8-3)9-4/h1-4H3 |
Molecular Formula | C5H12O4 |
Molar Mass | 136.15 |
Density | 1.023 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -5 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 114 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 44°F |
Solubility | Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol |
Vapor Presure | 24mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Colorless |
BRN | 1737682 |
Storage Condition | Refrigerator |
Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.385(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00008473 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting Point -5°C(lit.) boiling point 114°C(lit.) density 1.023g/mL at 25°C(lit.) refractive index n20/D 1.385(lit.) flash point 44 F |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S37 - Wear suitable gloves. |
UN IDs | UN 3272 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 21 |
Hazard Class | 3.1 |
Packing Group | II |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
production method | can be prepared by the reaction of sodium methoxide and trichloronitromethane |