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2,2-Dimethoxypropane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A13810.AE
100 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2,2-Dimethoxypropane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A13810.AE
100 mL, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: A13810.AE
also known as A13810-AE
Price (EUR)
24,93 Online price
27,70
Each
Quantity
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
77-76-9
IUPAC Name
2,2-dimethoxypropane
Molecular Formula
C5H12O2
InChI Key
HEWZVZIVELJPQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC(C)(C)OC
Specifications
Specification SheetAssay (GC)
≥97.5%
Refractive Index
1.3755-1.3795 @ 20?C (UK sourced material only)
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Form
Liquid
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms (UK sourced material only)
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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.
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.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable liquids
Category 2
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
Category 3
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Physical Hazards
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor
Precautionary Statements
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment