1,1,3,3-TETRAETHOXY-2-METHYLPROPANE Property

Boiling point:

159°C 30mm

Density 

0,92 g/cm³

Flash point:

64°C

Safety

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

16-26-36

RIDADR 

1993

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H227Combustible liquid

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

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

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

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

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

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

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

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

1,1,3,3-TETRAETHOXY-2-METHYLPROPANE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Colorless liquid

Uses

1,1,3,3-Tetraethoxy-2-methyl-propane is a useful synthetic intermediate. It used to synthesize various compounds such as Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine, and chlorinated arenes.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 25, p. 5243, 1984 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)81574-4