626-84-6

Basic information

• Product Name: Carbonic acid bis(2-methoxyethyl) ester
• Synonyms: Carbonic acid bis(2-methoxyethyl) ester
• CAS NO: 626-84-6
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₄O₅
• Molecular Weight: 178.1831
• Mol File: 626-84-6.mol
• Article Data: 6

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 231°C (estimate)
• Flash Point: 85.7°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.0988
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0639mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.4204 (estimate)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Carbonic acid bis(2-methoxyethyl) ester(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Carbonic acid bis(2-methoxyethyl) ester(626-84-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Carbonic acid bis(2-methoxyethyl) ester(626-84-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 626-84-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Carbonic acid bis(2-methoxyethyl) ester, also known as Dimethoxymethyl carbonate, is a versatile chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H12O5 and CAS number 1663-67-8. It is a clear, colorless liquid that features a combination of ether, carbonate, and ester functional groups, making it a valuable reagent in organic synthesis.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Carbonic acid bis(2-methoxyethyl) ester is used as a reagent for the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals. It serves as both a protecting and deprotecting agent in the transformation of functional groups, which is crucial for the development of new drug molecules.
Used in Agrochemical Industry:
In the agrochemical sector, Carbonic acid bis(2-methoxyethyl) ester is employed as a reagent in the production of agrochemicals. Its ability to act as a protecting and deprotecting agent in organic synthesis aids in the creation of effective and targeted agrochemical products.
Used in Performance Chemicals Industry:
Carbonic acid bis(2-methoxyethyl) ester is utilized as a reagent in the synthesis of performance chemicals. Its functional groups contribute to the development of high-quality chemicals that meet specific performance criteria in various applications.

InChI:InChI=1/C7H14O5/c1-9-3-5-11-7(8)12-6-4-10-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 75-44-5 phosgene 
• 109-86-4 2-methoxy-ethanol 
• 1067-55-6 dibutyldimethoxytin 
• 616-38-6 carbonic acid dimethyl ester 
• 201230-82-2 carbon monoxide 
• 85319-49-9 potassium methoxyethyl monothiocarbonate 
• 32315-10-9 bis(trichloromethyl) carbonate 

Downstream Products

• 145098-57-3 C₁₅H₂₂N₂O₆ 

Relevant articles and documents

Preparation Method of Dialkylcarbonate using selenite catalyst and Composition Comprising Dialkylcarbonate Prepared Therefrom

The present invention relates to a composition which contains: an alkali metal selenite catalyst of chemical formula 2, an alkali metal alkyl selenite catalyst of chemical formula 3, or dialkyl carbonate (DAC) of chemical formula 1, obtained by an oxidation carbonylation process which conducts a reaction of alcohol of chemical formula 4: ROH with a mixed gas of carbon monoxide (CO) and oxygen (O_2); and a selenium-containing by-product, wherein the content of the selenium-containing by-product is 7,000 ppm or less. In addition, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing DAC of the chemical formula 1. The composition according to the present invention can produce DAC of the chemical formula 1 in an economically feasible yield compared to a conventional carbonylation process.COPYRIGHT KIPO 2020

Processes for the preparation of ethers

A process for preparing ethers which comprises contacting a carboxylated ether with a metal oxide catalyst under conditions effective to produce the ether.

Nucleophilic Substitutions at Carbonic Acid Derivatives. XIX. Alcoholysis and Hydrolysis of Bis(trichloromethyl)carbonate

The rate constants of hydrolysis and alcoholysis of bis(trichlormethyl)carbonate in dioxane have been determinated conductometrically.The effects of the water and alcohol concentrations, the temperature and deuterium have been studied.By the hydrolysis and alcoholysis of bis(trichlormethyl)carbonate the nucleophilic attack of water and alcohol is the rate-determining step, followed by a fast elimination of unstable trichloromethanol.