Dimethoxane

Description

A transparent liquid with a mustard-like odor. Dimethoxane is used as a preservative in gasoline, mineral oils, resin emulsions, inks, and water-based paints.

Synonyms and Related Terms

2,6-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-ol acetate; acetomethoxane; Dioxin (obsolete tradename)

Other Properties

Miscible with water and most organic solvents.

Composition	C8H14O4
CAS	828-00-2
Density	1.0655
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 174.19
Refractive Index	1.4310
Boiling Point	74-75

Authority

• The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 3214