Dimethoxymethane

CAS: 109-87-5

Ref. 3D-FD34669

Product Information

• Name: Dimethoxymethane
• Synonyms: 1,1-Dimethoxymethane, 2,4-Dioxapentane, Anesthenyl, Bis(methoxy)methane, Dimethoxy methane, Dimethoxymethan, Dimethyl formal, Dimetoximetano, Formal, Formaldehyde Dime. Acetal, Formaldehyde dimethyl acetal, Formaldehyde dimethylacetal, Formaldehyde methyl ketal, Methane, dimethoxy, Methoxymethyl methyl ether, Methylal, Methylene Dimethyl Ether, Methylene Dimethylate, Methylene glycol dimethyl ether, Metylal, Oxymethylene dimethyl ether, Solvalid DMM 100
• CAS: 109-87-5

Description

Dimethoxymethane is a colorless liquid with a sweet odor. It is prepared by the reaction of formaldehyde and trifluoroacetic acid. Dimethoxymethane has been used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, as well as a solvent for various reactions. It is also used to produce methyl methacrylate and other compounds. Dimethoxymethane reacts with methanol to form methyl ethyl ether by elimination of hydrogen chloride gas. This reaction proceeds via the acid-catalyzed elimination of hydrogen chloride from methanol, which leads to the formation of methoxyacetaldehyde and dimethyl ether. The reaction mechanism involves steric interactions between the two molecules that are necessary for this type of reaction to occur.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 76.09 g/mol
• Formula: C₃H₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H8O2/c1-4-3-5-2/h3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=NKDDWNXOKDWJAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COCOC