Chemical appearance
Acrolein Dimethyl Acetal or 3, 3 – Dimethoxypropene has a colorless transparent appearance. It comes in a liquid form with a strong pungent odour and has a density level of 0.862 g/mL.
Chemical application and strength
Acrolein Dimethyl Acetal or 3, 3 – Dimethoxypropene has a wide range applications in the industry. One of which is that it is used as a polymer used in various products like coatings, lacquers, and surgical adhesives. It is also used as a modifier for polystyrene and alkyd resins. Another application is as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose and other kinds of plastics.
- Used as a chemical intermediate.
- Chemically stable but very volatile.
- Its density is less than that of water.
- Used in the pharmaceutical industry to produce cosmetic products.
- It is a kind of reagent used for the synthesis of a variety of compounds, including cinnamaldehydes.
- Should be kept in an environment free of water and moisture. Should also kept far away from fire or high temperatures.
Index | Value |
Acrolein Dimethyl Acetal % ≥ | 98 % |
Boiling Point | 90°C |
Flash Point | 20° F |
Density | 0.862 g/mL |
Molecular Weight | 102.13 g / mol |
Chemical Formula | C5H10O2 |