13179-96-9

Basic information

• Product Name: 1,4-DIMETHOXYBUTANE
• Synonyms: 1,4-DIMETHOXYBUTANE;2,7-Dioxaoctane
• CAS NO: 13179-96-9
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₄O₂
• Molecular Weight: 118.17
• Mol File: 13179-96-9.mol
• Article Data: 9

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 140-142 °C
• Boiling Point: 131 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.842±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1,4-DIMETHOXYBUTANE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,4-DIMETHOXYBUTANE(13179-96-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1,4-DIMETHOXYBUTANE(13179-96-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 13179-96-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

1,4-Dimethoxybutane, also known as tetramethylene dimethyl ether, is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH3OCH2CH2)2O. It is a colorless, volatile liquid with a mild ether-like odor. 1,4-DIMETHOXYBUTANE is characterized by its two methoxy groups attached to a butane chain, which provides it with unique chemical properties and reactivity.

Uses

1,4-Dimethoxybutane is used in the chemical industry for various applications due to its specific chemical structure and properties.
Used in the Synthesis of Methyl Ether:
1,4-Dimethoxybutane is used as a precursor in the synthesis of methyl ether for the production of various chemicals and materials. Its reactivity allows for the formation of methyl ether, which can be further utilized in different chemical processes.
Used in the Cyclization of ω,ω''-Dimethoxyalkanes:
1,4-Dimethoxybutane is used as a reactant in the cyclization process of ω,ω''-dimethoxyalkanes. This application is important in the synthesis of cyclic compounds, which have various uses in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and materials science industries. The cyclization process involves the formation of a ring structure through the reaction of 1,4-dimethoxybutane with other organic compounds, leading to the creation of valuable cyclic products.

Upstream product

• 6482-24-2 2-Bromoethyl methyl ether 
• 16356-02-8 1,4-dimethoxy-2-butyne 
• 13057-17-5 bromethyl methyl ether 
• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 98385-95-6 N-(4-Methoxybutyl)-N-nitrosoharnstoff 
• 110-00-9 furan 
• 512-56-1 trimethyl phosphite 
• 110-63-4 Butane-1,4-diol 
• 74-88-4 methyl iodide 
• 67247-70-5 C₆H₁₄HgO₂ 
• 77-78-1 dimethyl sulfate 
• 110-52-1 1,4-dibromo-butane 
• 124-41-4 sodium methylate 
• 186581-53-3 diazomethane 

Downstream Products

• 628-21-7 1,4-Diiodobutane 
• 18001-91-7 bistrimethyl(1,4-butanedioxy)silane 
• 110-52-1 1,4-dibromo-butane 

Relevant articles and documents

AN ELECTRON SPIN RESONANCE STUDY OF THE PHOTOLYSIS OF BIS(β-ALKOXYALKYL)MERCURIALS

Bis(β-alkoxyalkyl)mercurials are much more photosensitive than the unsubstituted dialkylmercurials, and when they are irradiated in solution with ultraviolet light, the ESR spectra of the appropriate β-alkoxyalkyl radicals are observed.Spectral data are presented for 14 such radicals and the values of a(Hβ) are discussed in terms of possible conformational preferences.

Upgrading biomass-derived furans via acid-catalysis/hydrogenation: The remarkable difference between water and methanol as the solvent

In methanol 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and furfuryl alcohol (FA) can be selectively converted into methyl levulinate via acidcatalysis, whereas in water polymerization dominates. The hydrogenation of HMF, furan and furfural with the exception of FA is

Direct methylation of primary and secondary alcohols by trimethyl phosphate to prepare pure alkyl methyl ethers

Primary and secondary alcohols and diols react autocatalytically with trimelhyl phosphate plus small amounts of polyphosphoric acid at 185°C to give the corresponding methyl ethers. High purity and good yields are achieved when the ether is distilled from the reaction mixture as it is formed. By controlled addition even low-boiling alcohols can be methylated successfully. The reaction mechanism is undetermined. Peroxide formation in ethers is inhibited by storage over 10 molal KOH. Pure isotropic optical crystals are used for refractometer calibration. Improved physical property and NMR data (1H and 13C) are reported for thirteen methyl ethers. Simple two-point linear extrapolation of NMR shifts (especially 13C) to infinite dilution produces highly reproducible δ°-values (to 0.01 ppm or better) which uniquely characterize a molecule even when unidentified and/or not isolated from a mixture. This capability appears not to have been recognized in the literature. Acta Chemica Scandinavica 1998.