Glycolaldehyde diethyl acetal is used in the preparation of neooxazolomycin, which is a part of the oxazolomycin family of antibiotics. It is also used in the preparation of pyrimidine based inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 7.
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Applications
Glycolaldehyde diethyl acetal is used in the preparation of neooxazolomycin, which is a part of the oxazolomycin family of antibiotics. It is also used in the preparation of pyrimidine based inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 7.
Solubility
Miscible with water, chloroform and ethyl acetate.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acid and bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
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