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.