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Trimethyl orthoacetate is a clear liquid that readily dissolves in water, ethanol, and acetone. This compound serves multiple purposes, such as a solvent in the synthesis of organic compounds, preserving biological samples, and cryoprotectant biological tissues. Moreover, it′s used as an electrolyte in battery research. Reacting with alkanoic acids, trimethyl orthoacetate forms esters, which are important intermediates in the development of agrochemicals. The reaction mechanism of trimethyl orthoacetate has been studied by means of matrix effect and kinetic energy analysis, showing that it is an exothermic reaction.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Trimethyl orthoacetate, 100 ml | sc-251349 | 100 ml | $57.00 |