1-(Dibutoxymethoxy)butane

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1-(Dibutoxymethoxy)butane Structure
1-(Dibutoxymethoxy)butane structure
Common Name 1-(Dibutoxymethoxy)butane
CAS Number 588-43-2 Molecular Weight 232.360
Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 262.7±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C13H28O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 96.3±17.3 °C

Summary: Tributyl orthoformate, also known as 1-(Dibutoxymethoxy)butane, has a CAS number of 588-43-2, with a molecular formula of C13H28O3 and a molecular weight of 232.360. It is a colorless to almost colorless clear liquid with a boiling point of 262.7±20.0 °C and a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name tributyl orthoformate
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 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 262.7±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C13H28O3
Molecular Weight 232.360
Flash Point 96.3±17.3 °C
Exact Mass 232.203842
PSA 27.69000
LogP 5.33
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.427
InChIKey SGJBIFUEFLWXJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCOC(OCCCC)OCCCC

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Safety Phrases S24/25-S23

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Literature: Tetrahedron, , vol. 46, # 12 p. 4303 - 4332

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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

1,1',1''-(Methylidynetris(oxy))tributane
Orthoformic acid, tributyl ester (8CI)
MFCD00015250
1-(Dibutoxymethoxy)butane
Orthoformic acid, tributyl ester
EINECS 209-618-7

 1-(Dibutoxymethoxy)butane | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the molecular formula of tributyl orthoformate?
A: Molecular formula of tributyl orthoformate is C13H28O3.
Q: What is the molecular weight of tributyl orthoformate?
A: Molecular weight of tributyl orthoformate is 232.360.
Q: What is the safety information for tributyl orthoformate?
A: Safety information for tributyl orthoformate: S24/25-S23.
Q: What English synonyms does tributyl orthoformate have?
A: English synonyms of tributyl orthoformate: 1,1',1''-(Methylidynetris(oxy))tributane, Orthoformic acid, tributyl ester (8CI), MFCD00015250, 1-(Dibutoxymethoxy)butane, Orthoformic acid, tributyl ester, EINECS 209-618-7.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of tributyl orthoformate?
A: SMILES notation of tributyl orthoformate is CCCCOC(OCCCC)OCCCC.
Q: What is the English name of tributyl orthoformate?
A: The English name of tributyl orthoformate is tributyl orthoformate.
Q: What is the boiling point of tributyl orthoformate?
A: Boiling point of tributyl orthoformate is 262.7±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the LogP of tributyl orthoformate?
A: LogP of tributyl orthoformate is 5.33.
Q: What is the InChIKey of tributyl orthoformate?
A: InChIKey of tributyl orthoformate is SGJBIFUEFLWXJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the CAS number of tributyl orthoformate?
A: CAS number of tributyl orthoformate is 588-43-2.

 1-(Dibutoxymethoxy)butanefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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