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• "Methyl Orthoformate" is same as "Trimethoxymethane" and
CAS Number is 149-73-5, Trimethyl orthoformate is the
simplest orthoester. It is a reagent used in organic synthesis for
the introduction of a protecting group for aldehydes. The
product of reaction of an aldehyde with trimethyl orthoformate
is an acetal. In general cases, these acetals can be deprotected
back to the aldehyde by using hydrochloric acid. The industrial
synthesis of this chemical is from hydrogen cyanide and methanol.