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3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione

3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione chemical structure
CAS Number95-96-5
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight144.13 g/mol

What is 3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione?

3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione is a chemical compound with CAS number 95-96-5. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Enzymatic alcoholysis of this racemic lactide catalyzed by commercial Novozym® 435 produces both alkyl (R)-lactates and alkyl (S,S)-lactyllactates in good yield and high enantiopurity.1

Specifications

Molecular Weight

144.13 g/mol

Boiling Point

142 °C/8 mmHg(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Precautionary Statements

P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

116-119 °C

EC Number

202-468-3

WGK Germany

2

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Alternative Names & Synonyms

5-dione,95-96-5, C6H8O4