Methylglyoxal dimethyl acetal

Agent Name
Methylglyoxal dimethyl acetal
CAS Number
6342-56-9
Formula
C5-H10-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Methylglyoxal dimethyl acetal formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,1-Dimethoxy-2-propanone; 1,1-Dimethoxyacetone; Dimethoxymethyl methyl ketone; Pyruvaldehyde dimethyl acetal; Pyruvaldehyde, 1-(dimethyl acetal); 2-Propanone, 1,1-dimethoxy-; [ChemIDplus] Methylglyoxal 1,1-dimethyl acetal; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN1224
Category
Acetals
Description
Clear dark yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Methyl propyl ketone."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
8.48 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ketones, liquid, n.o.s."

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