Methyl dimethoxyacetate, CAS No. 89-91-8

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89-91-8

Catalog No. EBD38212

CAS 89-91-8

Name Methyl dimethoxyacetate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: methyldimethoxyacetate 2,2-dimethoxyaceticacidmethylester Aceticacid,dimethoxy-,methylester dimethoxy-aceticacimethylester Glyoxylicacid,methylester,2-(dimethylacetal) Methyl2,2-dimethoxyacetate Methylglyoxylate,dimethylacetal GLYOXYLICACIDMETHYLESTERDIMETHYLACETAL DIMETHOXYACETICACIDMETHYLESTER METHYLGLYOXALATEDIMETHYLACETAL Dimethoxymethylacetate Methyldimethoxyacetate,98+% glyoxylicaciddimethylacetalmethylester Methyldimethoxyacetate,97+% Methy12,2-dimethoxyacetate glyoxylicaciddimethy

Molecular Formula: C5H10O4

Molecular Weight: 134.13

MDL Number: MFCD00008484

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Other Basic Synthetic Reagents

Product Description:

2,2-Dimethoxyacetic acid methyl ester is an organic compound with the molecular formula C5H10O4. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid that serves as a versatile synthetic building block. Structurally, it is the methyl ester of 2,2-dimethoxyacetic acid, featuring both an ester and a protected aldehyde group (as an acetal). Its primary application is in organic synthesis as a precursor for glyoxylic acid derivatives and as a masked glyoxylate equivalent. The acetal-protected aldehyde functionality allows for controlled introduction of the glyoxylate moiety under specific reaction conditions, which is valuable for constructing complex molecules. It is used in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. This reagent is considered a specialty chemical for research and development purposes rather than a bulk industrial material. It requires careful handling under inert atmosphere and storage at low temperatures to prevent decomposition.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 67 °C/18 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 67 °C

Density: 1.096 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.405(lit.)

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: Clear colourless to very slightly yellow liquid