Ethyl orthoformate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as Triethyl orthoformate, this organic compound is an orthoester of formic acid. The reagent is available as a liquid which is slightly miscible with water. Ethyl orthoformate can be obtained from hydrogen cyanide and ethanol. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 122-51-0 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C7H16O3 Molecular weight: 148.20 Assay: minimum 98 %Ethyl orthoformate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Ethyl orthoformate is employed in the Bodroux-Chichibabin aldehyde synthesis. It is additionally used to convert metal aquo complexes into the corresponding ethanol complexes. Ethyl orthoformate can also be utilized in the electrophilic formylation of activated aromatic species such as phenol. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.