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8.20002

Sigma-Aldrich

Acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, Dimethyl acetal, 1,1-Dimethoxyethane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OCH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
90.12
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352112
EC Index Number:
208-589-8
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

200 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥96.0% (GC)

form

liquid

potency

6500 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
20000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

bp

63-65 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-113 °C

transition temp

flash point -17 °C

density

0.85 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C4H10O2/c1-4(5-2)6-3/h4H,1-3H3

InChI key

SPEUIVXLLWOEMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 96.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.850 - 0.853
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

1.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-17 °C - closed cup


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