Glycolaldehyde dimethyl acetal（CAS# 30934-97-5)

Introduction

Hydroxyacetaldehyde dimethylacetal (2,2-dimethyl-3-hydroxybutyraldehyde) is an organic compound. The following is an introduction to its nature, use, preparation method and safety information:

Quality:

1. Hydroxyacetaldehyde dimethylacetal is a colorless to yellowish oily liquid with a special aromatic odor.

2. It is easily volatile, can be miscible in ethanol and chloroform, and slightly soluble in water.

3. The compound belongs to the aldehyde compound, which is reducible and can react with some oxidants.

Use:

1. It is used as an important intermediate in some organic synthesis reactions, such as for the synthesis of vitamin B6 and benzidine and other compounds.

2. It is used as a precursor for some fluorescent dyes, or as a reducing agent in organic synthesis.

Method:

There are many ways to prepare hydroxyacetaldehyde dimethylacetal, and the common method is obtained by resorcinol and acetone reaction. The specific steps are as follows: resorcinone is first reacted with agarose or acidic alcohol solution to form glycidyl, and it is heated with acetone under acidic conditions to finally obtain hydroxyacetaldehyde dimethylacetal.

Safety Information:

1. When using or storing the compound, avoid inhaling its vapors and contact with the skin and eyes.

2. When using, attention should be paid to the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, such as wearing chemical protective gloves, protective glasses and protective masks.

3. It should also comply with relevant safety operation specifications and chemical management regulations.