5436-21-5 | 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
10g	90%	in stock	$8.00	$5.00
25g	90%	in stock	$18.00	$12.00
100g	90%	in stock	$42.00	$29.00
500g	90%	in stock	$103.00	$72.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AI52192
• Chemical Name: 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone
• CAS Number: 5436-21-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 132.1577
• MDL Number: MFCD00008789
• SMILES: COC(CC(=O)C)OC

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 86.3
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 9
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3
• Rotatable Bond Count: 4
• XLogP3: -0.3

Upstream Synthesis Route

4,4-Dimethoxybutan-2-one is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis processes. Its main application lies in its role as a reagent in various organic reactions, particularly in the field of organic chemistry. This compound serves as a valuable building block in the synthesis of various complex molecules due to its unique chemical structure and reactive properties. By serving as a key intermediate in different reactions, 4,4-Dimethoxybutan-2-one helps in the creation of a wide range of organic compounds with diverse functionalities. Its use as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals underscores its significance in the realm of chemical synthesis. Additionally, the presence of the dimethoxy functional group imparts specific properties to the molecules formed, making them suitable for various applications in different industries. The ability of 4,4-Dimethoxybutan-2-one to participate in numerous reactions and its importance in generating complex organic compounds make it a crucial component in the toolkit of synthetic chemists.

Literature

• From C-glycosides to pyranopyrans: an approach to thyrsiferol using titanium(III)-promoted redox couplings.

  The Journal of organic chemistry 20050624