2,6-DIMETHYL-1,3-DIOXAN-4-OL ACETATE Property

Melting point:

-7.15°C

Boiling point:

66-68 °C/3 mmHg(lit.)

Density 

1.067 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.433(lit.)

Flash point:

52 °C

storage temp. 

Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere

solubility 

Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate

form 

Oil

color 

Yellow to amber, clear liquid

Merck 

13,3250

IARC

3 (Vol. 15, Sup 7) 1987

EPA Substance Registry System

Dimethoxane (828-00-2)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

36/37/38-40

Safety Statements 

22-26-36

RIDADR 

1993

RTECS 

AH1350000

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

Hazardous Substances Data

828-00-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 oral in rat: 1930mg/kg

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H351Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

2,6-DIMETHYL-1,3-DIOXAN-4-OL ACETATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Dimethoxane is used as an antimicrobial agent in water-based paints, dyestuffs, fabric softeners, sizings, and spinning emulsions.

Uses

Preservative for cutting oils, resin emulsions, water-based paints, cosmetics, inks. Effective range of concentration: 0.03-0.1%. Gasoline additive: Chafetz et al., US 3036904 (1962 to Texaco).

Definition

ChEBI: Dimethoxane is a member of dioxanes.

General Description

Clear light yellow to light amber slightly viscous liquid with a mustard-like odor.

Air & Water Reactions

Slowly hydrolyzes upon exposure to moisture. Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

2,6-DIMETHYL-1,3-DIOXAN-4-OL ACETATE is incompatible with strong acids and strong bases.

Fire Hazard

2,6-DIMETHYL-1,3-DIOXAN-4-OL ACETATE is combustible.

Safety Profile

Questionable carcinogen withexperimental carcinogenic data. Moderately toxic byingestion. Mutation data reported. Whenheated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.