Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Triethyl methanetricarboxylate (CAS: 6279-86-3)?
Answer
Triethyl methanetricarboxylate (CAS: 6279-86-3) is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 266.38 g/mol. It has a specific gravity of 1.09 g/cm³ and a boiling point of 175-177°C. This compound is soluble in ethanol, acetone, and ether but insoluble in water. Chemically, it is highly reactive due to the presence of carboxylic acid groups and can undergo esterification and other organic reactions.
About
CAS No
6279-86-3
English Name
Triethyl methanetricarboxylate
Molecular Formula
C10H16O6
Molecular Weight
232.23 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C(C(=O)OCC)C(=O)OCC
InChIKey
AGZPNUZBDCYTBB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-05 20:45
