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2,2-Dimethoxypropane, 98%
CAS: 77-76-9 | C5H12O2 | 104.149 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A138100F
Description
2,2-Dimethoxypropane acts as a dehydrating agent. It also serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of vitamin E, vitamin A and various carotenoids such as astaxanthin. It is used as a reagent for the preparation of 1,2-diols, acetonides, isopropylidene derivatives of sugars, nucleosides, methyl esters of amino acids and enol ethers.
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Applications2,2-Dimethoxypropane acts as a dehydrating agent. It also serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of vitamin E, vitamin A and various carotenoids such as astaxanthin. It is used as a reagent for the preparation of 1,2-diols, acetonides, isopropylidene derivatives of sugars, nucleosides, methyl esters of amino acids and enol ethers.
Solubility
Soluble in benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ethyl ether and n-butane, methanol. Moderately soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids.
Specifications
2,2-Dimethoxypropane | |
-47°C | |
79°C to 81°C | |
98% | |
C5H12O2 | |
MFCD00008479 | |
UN3271 | |
acetone dimethyl acetal, propane, 2,2-dimethoxy, acetone dimethyl ketal, acetone, dimethyl acetal, acetone-dimethyl acetal, 2,2-dimethoxy propane, acetone dimethylacetal, 2,2-dimethyoxypropane, 2,2-dimethoxy-propane, dimethoxypropan | |
HEWZVZIVELJPQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2,2-dimethoxypropane | |
6495 | |
98% |
77-76-9 | |
0.848 | |
−11°C (12°F) | |
Sweet | |
1.378 | |
2500 mL | |
635678 | |
Soluble in benzene,carbon tetrachloride,ethyl ether and n-butane,methanol. Moderately soluble in water. | |
CC(C)(OC)OC | |
104.149 | |
104.15 | |
Liquid |
Chemical Identifiers
77-76-9 | |
104.149 | |
HEWZVZIVELJPQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
6495 | |
CC(C)(OC)OC |
C5H12O2 | |
MFCD00008479 | |
acetone dimethyl acetal, propane, 2,2-dimethoxy, acetone dimethyl ketal, acetone, dimethyl acetal, acetone-dimethyl acetal, 2,2-dimethoxy propane, acetone dimethylacetal, 2,2-dimethyoxypropane, 2,2-dimethoxy-propane, dimethoxypropan | |
2,2-dimethoxypropane |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H225-H319
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes serious eye irritation.
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H225-H315-H319-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ETHERS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 201-056-0
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only