Methylglyoxal 1,1-dimethyl acetal CAS#: 6342-56-9; ChemWhat Code: 66422
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Methylglyoxal 1,1-dimethyl acetal |
| Synonyms | PYRUVIC ALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL;PYRUVALDEHYDE DIMETHYLACETAL;PYRUVALDEHYDE 1,1-DIMETHYL ACETAL;PYRUVALDEHYDE-1-DIMETHYL ACETAL;Methylglyoxal dimethyl acetal~Pyruvaldehyde dimethyl acetal;PYRUVIC ALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL, 97+%;PYRUVIC ALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL 98%;PYRUVIC ALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL(INTERMEDIATE OF B-CAROTENE) |
| CAS Registry Number | 6342-56-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.13 |
| EINECS | 228-735-4 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | -57 °C |
| Boiling Point | 143-147 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.976 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Flash Point | 100 °F |
| Storage | Flammables area |
| form | Liquid |
| Color | Clear Colorless to yellow |
| Water Solubility | MISCIBLE |
| BRN | 1560557 |
| InChIKey | ULVSHNOGEVXRDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Propanone, 1,1-dimethoxy-(6342-56-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Propanone, 1,1-dimethoxy-(6342-56-9) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| R Phrase | 10-36/38 |
| S Phrase | 26-36-16 |
| RIDADR | UN 1224 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| HS Code | 29145000 |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
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