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4-Aminobutyraldehyde dimethyl acetal, 98+%
Description
4-Aminobutyraldehyde dimethyl acetal acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is used in the preparation of pineal hormone melatonin by reaction with 4-methoxyphenylhydrazine hydrochloride and acetic anhydride. Further, it is also used in the preparation of ficuseptine, juliprosine, and juliprosopine.
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4-Aminobutyraldehyde dimethyl acetal acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is used in the preparation of pineal hormone melatonin by reaction with 4-methoxyphenylhydrazine hydrochloride and acetic anhydride. Further, it is also used in the preparation of ficuseptine, juliprosine, and juliprosopine.
Solubility
Miscible with benzene.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, strong oxidizing agents and carbon dioxide.
Specifications
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 85°C (22 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 59°C (138°F) |
| Linear Formula | H2N(CH2)3CH(OCH3)2 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN2734 |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with benzene. |
| IUPAC Name | 4,4-dimethoxybutan-1-amine |
| Formula Weight | 133.19 |
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