Methylglyoxal dimethyl acetal
Agent Name
Methylglyoxal dimethyl acetal
CAS Number
6342-56-9
Formula
C5-H10-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
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."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
8.48 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ketones, liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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