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2,2-Dimethoxypropane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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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Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ethyl ether and n-butane, methanol. Moderately soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 77-76-9
Molecular Formula C5H12O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 104.149
MDL Number MFCD00008479
InChI Key HEWZVZIVELJPQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 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
PubChem CID 6495
IUPAC Name 2,2-dimethoxypropane
SMILES CC(C)(OC)OC

Specifications

Melting Point -47°C
Density 0.848
Boiling Point 79°C to 81°C
Flash Point −11°C (12°F)
Assay Percent Range 98%
Odor Sweet
Refractive Index 1.378
Quantity 100 mL
UN Number UN3271
Beilstein 635678
Solubility Information Soluble in benzene,carbon tetrachloride,ethyl ether and n-butane,methanol. Moderately soluble in water.
Formula Weight 104.15
Percent Purity 98%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material 2,2-Dimethoxypropane
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 2,2-Dimethoxypropane
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,2-Dimethoxypropane

RUO – Research Use Only

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