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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A colorless, volatile liquid obtained from the reaction of [ | + | A colorless, volatile liquid obtained from the reaction of [[acetaldehyde|acetaldehyde]] and [[ethyl%20alcohol|ethyl alcohol]]. Acetal has a pleasing odor and a nutlike aftertaste. It is used as a solvent, and as an ingredient in cosmetics, perfumes (such as jasmine) and flavorings. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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diethylacetal; 1,1-diethoxyethane; ethylidenediethyl ether; acetaldehyde diethyl acetal | diethylacetal; 1,1-diethoxyethane; ethylidenediethyl ether; acetaldehyde diethyl acetal | ||
| − | + | == Risks == | |
| − | == | + | * Highly flammable. Flash point = -12C. |
| + | * Sensitive to light, moisture and heat. | ||
| + | * May form explosive peroxides. | ||
| + | * Contact causes irritation. | ||
| + | * Narcotic in high concentrations. | ||
| + | * Fisher Scientific: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC102220050&productDescription=ACETAL%2C99%25+5ML&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | ||
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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Soluble in hexane, ethanol and ethyl acetate. Slightly soluble in water. | Soluble in hexane, ethanol and ethyl acetate. Slightly soluble in water. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | -100 | + | | -100 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 0.8254 | + | | 0.8254 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
| − | | 102.7 | + | | 102.7 C |
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| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
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* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | * ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | ||
| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 |
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| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:20, 18 April 2022
Description
A colorless, volatile liquid obtained from the reaction of Acetaldehyde and Ethyl alcohol. Acetal has a pleasing odor and a nutlike aftertaste. It is used as a solvent, and as an ingredient in cosmetics, perfumes (such as jasmine) and flavorings.
Synonyms and Related Terms
diethylacetal; 1,1-diethoxyethane; ethylidenediethyl ether; acetaldehyde diethyl acetal
Risks
- Highly flammable. Flash point = -12C.
- Sensitive to light, moisture and heat.
- May form explosive peroxides.
- Contact causes irritation.
- Narcotic in high concentrations.
- Fisher Scientific: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in hexane, ethanol and ethyl acetate. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | CH3CH(OC2H5)2 |
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| CAS | 105-57-7 |
| Melting Point | -100 C |
| Density | 0.8254 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 118.18 |
| Refractive Index | 1.379-1.385 |
| Boiling Point | 102.7 C |
Resources and Citations
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993