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

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.

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: °C to 47°C
• Density: 0.848
• Boiling Point: 79°C to 81°C
• Flash Point: -11°C (12°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Refractive Index: 1.378
• Quantity: 500 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

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

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