Tetramethoxymethane
Also known as: Dimethoxymethylal, EINECS 217-438-5, MFCD00008473, Methane, tetramethoxy-, NSC 359558, Orthocarbonic acid, tetramethyl ester, Tetramethyl orthocarbonate, Tetramethyl Orthocarbonate
Tetramethoxymethane (CAS 1850-14-2) is a compound in the Aliphatic Hydrocarbons category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H12O4 and a molecular weight of 136.146 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −5 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 114.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 6.7±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 1850-14-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-1067852-1
- Molecular Formula
- C5H12O4
- Molecular Weight
- 136.146 g/mol
- Category
- Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −5 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 114.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 6.7±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 136.073563 |
| PSA | 36.92000 |
| LogP | 2.56 |
| Vapor Pressure | 24.0±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.387 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Tetramethoxymethane?
The CAS number of Tetramethoxymethane is 1850-14-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tetramethoxymethane?
Tetramethoxymethane has molecular formula C5H12O4 and molecular weight 136.146 g/mol.
Is Tetramethoxymethane hazardous?
Tetramethoxymethane has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Tetramethoxymethane?
For Tetramethoxymethane, Upstream Products: Sodium methoxide, Trichloroacetonitrile, Methanol; Downstream Products: N-cyclohexyl-1,3-benzoxazol-2-amine, Dimethyl Carbonate, Methanol.
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