Acetaldehyde diethyl acetal PurCert Secondary Working Standard [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C6H14O2
Molecular Weight:  118.17 g/mol
CAS Number: 105-57-7

Properties

Vapour pressure 20 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility 46 g/L (25 ºC)
Autoignition temp. 446 °F
Explosion limit 10.4 %
Assay Purity >=99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.379-1.383
B pt. 102 °C
M pt. -100°C
Density 0.831 g/mLat 25°C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H315,H319
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29110000
Flash point -6°F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1088

Description

Application
It is commonly used as a reagent and intermediate in organic synthesis especially for protecting aldehyde groups during chemical reactions.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to act as a stable protecting group for aldehydes preventing unwanted reactions until the functional group needs to be restored.

General Description
Acetaldehyde diethyl acetal is a colorless volatile liquid with a mild fruity odor chemically classified as an acetal derived from acetaldehyde and ethanol.