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Sigma-Aldrich

Methylglyoxal 1,1-dimethyl acetal

≥97%

Synonym(s):

1,1-Dimethoxyacetone, Pyruvaldehyde-1-dimethyl acetal, Pyruvic aldehyde dimethyl acetal

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COCH(OCH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
118.13
Beilstein:
1560557
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

≥97%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.398 (lit.)

bp

143-147 °C (lit.)

density

0.976 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

acetal
ether
ketone

SMILES string

COC(OC)C(C)=O

InChI

1S/C5H10O3/c1-4(6)5(7-2)8-3/h5H,1-3H3

InChI key

ULVSHNOGEVXRDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Methylglyoxal 1,1-dimethyl acetal was used in the synthesis of methylglyoxal via hydrolysis in the presence of H2SO4. It was used to investigate the effects of methylglyoxal-mediated glycation on the structure, thermal stability and enzyme activity of yeast enolase in vivo.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

78.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

26 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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