1,1,2-Triethoxyethane

1,1,2-Triethoxyethane is an intermediate used to synthesize pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives as COX-2 selective inhibitors. It is also used to prepare [(1,2,4-oxadiazolylphenoxy)alkyl]isoxazoles as antiviral agents.

Dry it with Na2SO4, and distil it. [McElvain & Walters J Am Chem Soc 64 1964 1942, Beilstein 1 H 818, 1 I 418, 1 III 3184, 1 IV 3958.]