Description

Triethyl Orthopropionate is a specialized organoester compound, CAS NO 115-80-0, valued for its role as a versatile propionylating agent and protecting group in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary commercial significance lies in enabling the controlled introduction of the propionate moiety, a key building block in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking high-purity intermediates for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing ester and amide derivatives.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the manufacture of certain herbicides and fungicides where the propionate ester group is a required functional moiety.
• Fine Chemical & Fragrance Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor and building block for specialty esters used in flavors, fragrances, and aroma chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a modifier or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a protecting group for carboxylic acids or as a propionyl donor in various nucleophilic substitution and transesterification reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological development and novel compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethyl Orthopropionate
CAS No.	115-80-0
Molecular Formula	C9H20O3
Molecular Weight	176.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1-Triethoxypropane; Orthopropionic Acid Triethyl Ester; Propane, 1,1,1-triethoxy-; Triethoxypropane; Ethyl Orthopropionate; Triethyl Propane-1,1,1-triyl Triorthoester
EINECS	204-108-4

Quality Control

Our Triethyl Orthopropionate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC (Gas Chromatography) for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent high purity for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.395 - 1.405
Density (20°C)	0.885 - 0.905 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.