METHOXYACETALDEHYDE Property

Boiling point:

99-101℃

Density 

0.906±0.06 g/cm3 (20 ºC 760 Torr)

refractive index 

1.3950 (589.3 nm 20℃)

Flash point:

-38.9±13.4℃

LogP

-0.640 (est)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

11-36/37/38-43-36-22

Safety Statements 

16-33-36/37/39-36/37-26

RIDADR 

1993

RTECS 

AB2940000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

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

METHOXYACETALDEHYDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

A highly reactive aldehyde derivative available in 77% aqueous solution. Clear colorless liquid with odor characteristic of lower aldehydes, miscible with water and many organic solvents. Resembles butyraldehyde in structure and some properties. Claimed as possible antimicrobial agent, preservative, and polymer modifier.