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Veratraldehyde, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Veratraldehyde was used in the preparation of 4-chloromethyl-2-(dimethoxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxolane. It was used in the synthesis of (+)-lithospermic acid, having anti-HIV activity. It forms 1:1 inclusion complexes with cyclodextrins. It reacts with 3-acetyl-2,5-dimethythiophene to yield chalcone dye, (2E)-3-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1-(2,5-dimethylthiophen-3-yl)prop-2-en-1-one.
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Veratraldehyde was used in the preparation of 4-chloromethyl-2-(dimethoxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxolane. It was used in the synthesis of (+)-lithospermic acid, having anti-HIV activity. It forms 1:1 inclusion complexes with cyclodextrins. It reacts with 3-acetyl-2,5-dimethythiophene to yield chalcone dye, (2E)-3-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1-(2,5-dimethylthiophen-3-yl)prop-2-en-1-one.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Freely soluble in alcohol and ether.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point | 42°C to 46°C |
Boiling Point | 281°C |
Flash Point | 112°C (233°F) |
Quantity | 2500 g |
Beilstein | 473899 |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,9951 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Freely soluble in alcohol and ether. |
Formula Weight | 166.18 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 204-373-2 |
RTECSNumber | YX5088000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon |
RUO – Research Use Only
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