Title: Triethylammonium Formate
CAS Registry Number: 585-29-5
Molecular Formula: C7H17NO2
Molecular Weight: 147.22
Percent Composition: C 57.11%, H 11.64%, N 9.51%, O 21.74%
Line Formula: (C2H5)3N.HOOCH
Literature References: Prepd by neutralizing 50% formic acid with triethylamine and evaporating the resulting soln on a steambath for twelve hours at 20 mm: Alexander, Wildman, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 70, 1187 (1948).
Properties: Light brown syrup. Very sol in water. Sol in alc.
Use: In syntheses employing the Leuckart reaction. |