| Identification | More | [Name]
Tetramethoxymethane | [CAS]
1850-14-2 | [Synonyms]
TETRAMETHOXYMETHANE
TETRAMETHYL ORTHOCARBONATE
Methane, tetramethoxy-
Dimethoxymethylal
NSC 359558
Orthocarbonic acid, tetramethyl ester | [EINECS(EC#)]
217-438-5 | [Molecular Formula]
C5H12O4 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00008473 | [Molecular Weight]
136.15 | [MOL File]
1850-14-2.mol |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R10:Flammable.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S37:Wear suitable gloves . | [RIDADR ]
UN 3272 3/PG 2
| [WGK Germany ]
3
| [F ]
21 | [HS Code ]
2909.19.6000 | [HazardClass ]
3.1 | [PackingGroup ]
II |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Description]
Tetramethoxymethane can be usede in ?CO2 fixation, formation of orthocarbonates from diols and electrophilic introduction of an ester functionality. | [Uses]
Tetramethoxymethane has application within an electrolyte solution for the use of rechargeable lithium batteries. It has also been used as a reactant in the synthesis of novel anti-HIV-1 compounds. | [Synthesis]
Tetramethoxymethane has been prepared by heating a solution of Sodium Methoxide in methanol with chloropicrin, Trichloroacetonitrile, or thiocarbonyl perchlorate; the best yields have been obtained with the perchlorate. Alternatively, disodium hexamethoxystannate (prepared in situ from sodium methoxide and tetrachlorostannane) can be refluxed with Carbon Disulfide in methanol to form the orthocarbonate. | [Purification Methods]
Tetramethyl orthocarbonate (methyl orthocarbonate, tetramethoxy methane) [1850-14-2] M 136.2, m -5.6o, -5o, -2o, b 113.5o/760mm, 113.5 -114o/755mm, 112-114o/atm, d 4 1.0202, n D 1.3860. Purify it in the same way as for tetraethyl orthocarbonate. [Smith Acta Chem Scand 10 1006 1956, Tiekelmann & Post J Org Chem 13 266 1948, Kantlehner et al. Synthesis 73 1977, Beilstein 3 IV 4.] |
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