Ethyl orthoacetate

Triethyl orthoacetate

Names
IUPAC name 1,1,1-triethoxyethane
Identifiers
CAS Number	78-39-7 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	59606 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.001.012
PubChem CID	66221
InChI InChI=1S/C8H18O3/c1-5-9-8(4,10-6-2)11-7-3/h5-7H2,1-4H3 N Key: NDQXKKFRNOPRDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N N
SMILES CCOC(C)(OCC)OCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H18O3
Molar mass	162.23 g·mol−1
Density	0.885 g/mL
Boiling point	142 °C (288 °F; 415 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Triethyl orthoacetate is the ethyl orthoester of acetic acid. It is also known as 1,1,1-triethoxyethane, and is an oily liquid with a colour that is anywhere from yellow to colorless. It is also known for its pungent odour.

Triethyl orthoacetate is used in organic synthesis for the introduction of the acetate group to an alcohol. It is also used in the Johnson-Claisen rearrangement.