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Dimethoxymethane
SpectraBase Compound ID FB2zOCbsgdW
InChI InChI=1S/C3H8O2/c1-4-3-5-2/h3H2,1-2H3
InChIKey NKDDWNXOKDWJAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 76.09 g/mol
Molecular Formula C3H8O2
Exact Mass 76.052429 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID 91mvr5fV61i
Name DIMETHOXYMETHANE
Source of Sample The Matheson Company, Inc., East Rutherford, New Jersey
Boiling Point 41-43C
CAS Registry Number 109-87-5
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Density (20/4C) 0.8593
Flash Point -17C
Formula C3H8O2
InChI InChI=1S/C3H8O2/c1-4-3-5-2/h3H2,1-2H3
InChIKey NKDDWNXOKDWJAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point -104.8C
Molecular Weight 76.095001
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (20C) 1.3513
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= FLAMMABLE LIQUID; IRRITANT; VOLATILE; NARCOTIC IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS; EMITS ACRID SMOKE AND FUMES WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION
Solubility Soluble in= ALCOHOL AND ETHER
Synonyms METHYLAL FORMALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL FORMAL METHYLAL
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: NEAT
Use USED IN PERFUMERY AND TO PRODUCE ARTIFICIAL RESINS; REAGENT FOR ALCOHOL PROTECTION; SOLVENT FOR GRIGNARD REACTIONS; USED IN ADHESIVES AND COATINGS