1,1,1-Trimethoxypentane

Synonym(s):1,1,1-Trimethoxypentane

CAS NO.：13820-09-2
Empirical Formula: C8H18O3
Molecular Weight: 162.23
MDL number: MFCD00008481
EINECS: 237-496-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-01 18:09:03

What is 1,1,1-Trimethoxypentane?

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID

The Uses of 1,1,1-Trimethoxypentane

Trimethyl orthovalerate is used in the synthesis of 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine derivatives as human adenosine A₃ receptor ligands. It can also be used as a precursor to prepare N-sulfonyl and N-sulfinyl imines and imidates.

The Uses of 1,1,1-Trimethoxypentane

Trimethyl orthovalerate has been used in the preparation of:

various 9-O-acyl derivatives of N-acetyl- and N-glycoloyl-neuraminic acid
2-methyl, 2-ethyl, 2-propyl and 2-butyl-3-benzimidazolyl-4(3H)-quinazolinones

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 68, p. 1922, 1946 DOI: 10.1021/ja01214a015

General Description

Kinetics of unimolecular gas-phase elimination of trimethyl orthovalerate has been investigated.

Properties of 1,1,1-Trimethoxypentane

Boiling point:	164-166 °C (lit.)
Density	0.941 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	1.408-1.41
Flash point:	41 °C
storage temp.	Flammables area
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO, Methanol (Slightly)
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
Merck	14,9717
BRN	1739200
Stability:	Unstable in acidic solution, Unstable In Acidic Solution
CAS DataBase Reference	13820-09-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Pentane, 1,1,1-trimethoxy-(13820-09-2)
EPA Substance Registry System	Pentane, 1,1,1-trimethoxy- (13820-09-2)

Safety information for 1,1,1-Trimethoxypentane

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.