Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
2,2-Dimethyl-4-(acetoxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane | [CAS]
14739-11-8 | [Synonyms]
2,2-Dimethyl-4-(acetoxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol acetate 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol, 2,2-dimethyl-, 4-acetate Acetic acid 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-ylmethyl ester Acetic acid (2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl ester | [Molecular Formula]
C8H14O4 | [MOL File]
14739-11-8.mol | [Molecular Weight]
174.2 |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
4-Acetoxymethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane is an intermediate in the synthesis of Glycerol 1-Acetate (G601570),a derivative of Triacetin (T720850) which is used as a food additive and flavorings. Triacetin can be used as an excipient in pharmaceutical products where it is used as a humectant, a plasticizer, and as a solvent. Triacetin can also be used as a fuel additive as an antiknock agent. |
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