2,2-Dimethoxypropane, 98%

Description

CAS: 77-76-9 | C5H12O2 | 104.149 g/mol

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.

Specifications

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

• Melting Point: -47°C
• Density: 0.848
• Boiling Point: 79°C to 81°C
• Flash Point: −11°C (12°F)
• Odor: Sweet
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• 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

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H319 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	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
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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only