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Fumaraldehyde bis(dimethyl acetal)

95%

Synonym(s):

trans-1,1,4,4-Tetramethoxy-2-butene

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Linear Formula:
(CH3O)2CHCH=CHCH(OCH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
176.21
Beilstein:
1723349
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

95%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.428 (lit.)

bp

100-103 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.01 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

acetal
ether

SMILES string

COC(OC)\C=C\C(OC)OC

InChI

1S/C8H16O4/c1-9-7(10-2)5-6-8(11-3)12-4/h5-8H,1-4H3/b6-5+

InChI key

ZFGVCDSFRAMNMT-AATRIKPKSA-N

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Application

Fumaraldehyde bis(dimethyl acetal) may be used in the syntheses of C20-carotene and crocetin or descrocetin esters. It may be used in the preparation of fumaraldehyde dimethylacetal, (FDMA), by partial acid hydrolysis.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

176.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

80 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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