1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer is used as a catalytic agent and petrochemical additive. It is also used as a building block in organic synthesis. Further, it serves as a reagent in three-carbon nucleophilic or electrophilic component in various reactions.

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Applications
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer is used as a catalytic agent and petrochemical additive. It is also used as a building block in organic synthesis. Further, it serves as a reagent in three-carbon nucleophilic or electrophilic component in various reactions.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ligroin.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 62147-49-3
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 90.08
• MDL Number: MFCD00051019
• InChI Key: RXKJFZQQPQGTFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,3-dihydroxyacetone dimer, 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-one dimer, 2,5-bis hydroxymethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-diol, 2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dimethanol, dihydroxyacetone dimer, 2,5-dihydroxydioxane-2,5-dimethanol, 1,4-dioxane-2,5-dimethanol, 2,5-dihydroxy, acmc-20aoav, pubchem4073
• PubChem CID: 4180364
• SMILES: OCC(=O)CO

• Melting Point: ∼75°C to 82°C
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 112910
• Merck Index: 14,3182
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol,ethyl ether,acetone. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ligroin.
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-one
• Formula Weight: 180.16
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,3-Dihydroxyacetonedimer

RUO – Research Use Only