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3,3-Dimethoxy-2-butanone

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Linear Formula:
CH3C(OCH3)2COCH3
CAS Number:
21983-72-2
Molecular Weight:
132.16
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24861174
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
MDL number:
MFCD00075266
Assay:
98%
Form:
liquid
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Quality Segment

assay

98%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.407 (lit.)

bp

145-146 °C (lit.)

density

0.987 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

ether, ketal, ketone

SMILES string

COC(C)(OC)C(C)=O

InChI

1S/C6H12O3/c1-5(7)6(2,8-3)9-4/h1-4H3

InChI key

UFQBSPGKRRSATO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3,3-Dimethoxy-2-butanone is a biacetyl monoketal.

Application

3,3-Dimethoxy-2-butanone may be used as starting reagent in the synthesis of 6-acety1-l,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid. It may be used in the preparation of 4,4-dimethoxy-3-oxo-1-phenyl-1-pentene.

Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H226

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

113.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

45 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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