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4-Methoxybenzaldehyde dimethyl acetal, 98%
Description
4-Methoxybenzaldehyde dimethyl acetal is used as a precursor to 1-methoxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)hept-2-yne, 2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl-3-((4R)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4-carboxamido)propanoate and 1-(p-anisyl)-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-3-phenylindene. Further, it acts as a protecting group reagent for diols, especially in carbohydrates. It is also used as a flavor essence in sunflower, cyclamen and in jasmine. In addition to this, it is involved in allylation reactions with allyltrimethylsilane catalyzed by Iron(III) chloride.
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4-Methoxybenzaldehyde dimethyl acetal is used as a precursor to 1-methoxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)hept-2-yne, 2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl-3-((4R)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4-carboxamido)propanoate and 1-(p-anisyl)-2-(2-methoxyethyl)-3-phenylindene. Further, it acts as a protecting group reagent for diols, especially in carbohydrates. It is also used as a flavor essence in sunflower, cyclamen and in jasmine. In addition to this, it is involved in allylation reactions with allyltrimethylsilane catalyzed by Iron(III) chloride.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol and many organic solvents. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases. Store in a cool place.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.068 |
Boiling Point | 253°C |
Flash Point | 97°C (206°F) |
Odor | Pleasant |
Refractive Index | 1.5055 |
Quantity | 500 g |
Beilstein | 2048930 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol and many organic solvents. Slightly miscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 182.22 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber | 218-577-4 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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