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A3152812

2,2-Dimethoxypropane , 99% , 77-76-9

Synonym(s):
2,2-Dimethoxypropane;Acetone dimethyl acetal

CAS NO.:77-76-9

Empirical Formula: C5H12O2

Molecular Weight: 104.15

MDL number: MFCD00008479

EINECS: 201-056-0

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -47 °C
Boiling point: 83 °C (lit.)
Density  0.847 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density  3.59 (vs air)
vapor pressure  60 mm Hg ( 15.8 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.378(lit.)
Flash point: 12 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  180g/l
form  Liquid
Specific Gravity 0.852 (20/4℃)
color  Clear colorless
explosive limit 31%, 58°F
Water Solubility  18 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
BRN  635678
Stability: Stable. Highly flammable - note low flash point. Vapour may form an explosive mixture with air. May form explosive peroxides when exposed to air. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKey HEWZVZIVELJPQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description and Uses

2,2-Dimethoxypropane(DMP) is used in histology and considered to be more efficient than ethanol for the dehydration of animal tissue.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H319
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  F,Xi
Risk Statements  11-36-36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-9-37/39-33-16-33,37/39
RIDADR  UN 1993 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  2
10-21
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29110000
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 2260 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rat > 2100 mg/kg

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