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4-Aminobutyraldehyde dimethyl acetal, 98+%
Description
4-Aminobutyraldehyde dimethyl acetal acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is used in the preparation of pineal hormone melatonin by reaction with 4-methoxyphenylhydrazine hydrochloride and acetic anhydride. Further, it is also used in the preparation of ficuseptine, juliprosine, and juliprosopine.
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4-Aminobutyraldehyde dimethyl acetal acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is used in the preparation of pineal hormone melatonin by reaction with 4-methoxyphenylhydrazine hydrochloride and acetic anhydride. Further, it is also used in the preparation of ficuseptine, juliprosine, and juliprosopine.
Solubility
Miscible with benzene.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, strong oxidizing agents and carbon dioxide.
Specifications
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 85°C (22 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 59°C (138°F) |
| Linear Formula | H2N(CH2)3CH(OCH3)2 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43 |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| UN Number | UN2734 |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with benzene. |
| IUPAC Name | 4,4-dimethoxybutan-1-aminium |
| Formula Weight | 133.19 |
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Safety and Handling
- 4-Aminobutyraldehyde dimethyl acetal
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-Aminobutyraldehydedimethyl acetal
RUO – Research Use Only
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