METHYL 3,3-DIMETHOXYPROPIONATE, CAS No. 7424-91-1

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7424-91-1

Catalog No. EBD23877

CAS 7424-91-1

Name METHYL 3,3-DIMETHOXYPROPIONATE

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Mthyl3,3-dimethoxypropionate Methyl3,3-dimethoxypropionate methyl3,3-dimethoxypropanoate methylb,b-dimethoxypropionate methyl3,3-bis(methoxy)propanoate methylformylacetatedimethylacetal 3,3-dimethoxypropionicacidmethylester propionicacid,3,3-dimethoxy-,methylester(8ci)

Molecular Formula: C6H12O4

Molecular Weight: 148.16

MDL Number: MFCD00010650

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones

Product Description:

Methyl 3,3-dimethoxypropionate is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H12O4. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid that serves as a versatile synthetic building block. Structurally, it contains both an ester and an acetal functional group, making it a protected form of malondialdehyde. Its primary and most significant application is in the field of materials chemistry, specifically as a key precursor for the synthesis of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials. It is a crucial intermediate in the production of important electron-transporting and host materials, such as those based on triazine and other heterocyclic cores. These materials are essential components in the fabrication of high-performance OLED displays and lighting devices. Beyond its role in advanced materials, this compound is also a valuable reagent in organic synthesis. The acetal group can be hydrolyzed under mild acidic conditions to generate an aldehyde in situ, allowing it to function as a synthetic equivalent of β-formylpropionate. This property makes it useful in various carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, including aldol condensations and the synthesis of more complex molecular architectures.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 77 °C/20 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 66 °C

Density: 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.41(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: Clear colorless liquid