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1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer is used as a catalytic agent and petrochemical additive. It is also used as a building block in organic synthesis. Further, it serves as a reagent in three-carbon nucleophilic or electrophilic component in various reactions.
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1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer is used as a catalytic agent and petrochemical additive. It is also used as a building block in organic synthesis. Further, it serves as a reagent in three-carbon nucleophilic or electrophilic component in various reactions.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ligroin.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
∼75°C to 82°C
Quantity
50 g
Beilstein
112910
Merck Index
14,3182
Solubility Information
Soluble in ethanol,ethyl ether,acetone. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ligroin.
IUPAC Name
2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-dioxane-2,5-diol
Formula Weight
180.16
Percent Purity
97%
Chemical Name or Material
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer
Hazard Category
H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
612-947-2
TSCA
No
Recommended Storage
Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only
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