2-Methoxypropane


Linear Formula:  C4H8
Molecular Weight:  72.11g/mol
CAS Number: 116-11-0

Properties

Vapour pressure 27.96 psi ( 55 ℃)
Autoignition temp. 374 ℉
Refractive index n20/D 1.382 (lit.)
B pt. 34-36 ℃ (lit.)
Density 0.753 g/mL at 25 ℃ (lit.)

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H224 - H302
Precautionary Statement  P210
Symbol
Signal word Danger
HS Code 2909199090
Flash point -29℃
Storage Temp. 2-8℃
Storage Class 3
Packaging Glass Bottle
UN Number 1993

Description

Recommended products
2-methyl butane PurCert Standard for GC

Application
Used to protect adjacent hydroxyls in inositols as bisacetonidesand 12-diols in general.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
2-Methoxypropene is an ether with the chemical formula C4H8O. It is a reagent used in organic synthesis as a protecting group for alcohols and the converstion diols to the acetonide group. 2-Methoxypropene can be prepared by the elimination of methanol from dimethoxypropane or by the addition of methanol to propyne or allene.