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4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone

Also known as: Acetylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, 1,1-Dimethoxy-3-butanone, 3-Ketobutyraldehyde dimethyl acetal, 3-Oxobutyraldehyde dimethyl acetal, 4,4-Dimethoxybutan-2-one, Acetoacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, 1,1-Dimethoxybutan-3-one, β-Oxobutyraldehyde dimethyl acetal

4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone (CAS 5436-21-5) is a compound in the Ketones category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H12O3 and a molecular weight of 132.158 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -82 °C, a boiling point of 172.1±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 49.4±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
5436-21-5
Jingsj CID
J-45285-4
Molecular Formula
C6H12O3
Molecular Weight
132.158 g/mol
Category
Ketones
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point-82 °C
Boiling Point172.1±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point49.4±0.0 °C
Exact Mass132.078644
PSA35.53000
LogP0.33
Vapor Pressure1.4±0.3 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.399
Additional Propertydecomposes

GHS Safety & Compliance

FlammableSignal word: Warning
  • H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2914509090
SummaryHS:2914509090 other ketones with other oxygen function VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone?

The CAS number of 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone is 5436-21-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone?

4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone has molecular formula C6H12O3 and molecular weight 132.158 g/mol.

Is 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone hazardous?

4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone?

For 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone, Upstream Products: trimethyl(prop-1-en-2-yloxy)silane, Trimethyl orthoformate, Methanol; Downstream Products: 4,4-dimethoxy-2-methylbutan-2-ol, 3-Cyano-6-methyl-2(1H)-pyridinone, 4-Methoxy-3-buten-2-one.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone (CAS 5436-21-5)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-45285-4 (accessed 2026-11-06).

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