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1,2-Dimethoxypropane

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Propylene glycol dimethyl ether

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OCH3)CH2OCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
104.15
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

40 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.3835 (lit.)

bp

96 °C (lit.)

density

0.855 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COCC(C)OC

InChI

1S/C5H12O2/c1-5(7-3)4-6-2/h5H,4H2,1-3H3

InChI key

LEEANUDEDHYDTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

1,2-Dimethoxypropane has been used in the preparation of 1,4-dioxanes.

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 2

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

33.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

1 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Fabio Marchetti et al.
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England), (31)(31), 3651-3653 (2008-07-31)
The formation of 1,4-dioxanes and alkyl chlorides from the reactions of polyethers (dme, diglyme, 1,2-diethoxyethane, 1,2-dimethoxypropane) with NbCl(5) at room temperature is described; as far as dme is concerned, the reaction mainly occurs in two steps, consisting of (i) cleavage

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