Chemical Properties
Clear colorless to yellow liquid
Uses
4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone (β-ketobutyracetal) may be used in the preparation of:
- (R)-4,4-dimethoxy-2-butanol
- pyrazoles and pyrimidines
- [7,16-dihydro- 6,15( 17)-dimetbyldibenzo[b,i]-[1,4,8,11]tetrilazacyclotetradecinato-N5,N9,N14,N18]nickel{II)
Uses
Acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal is used as a flavoring agent. It is also used in the preparation of (R)-4,4-dimethoxy-2-butanol, pyrazoles and pyrimidines. Further, it is used in the preparation of N,N-diethyl-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-methylpyrazolo[1,5-a]-pyrimidin-3-yl]acetamide and acetoacetaldehyde.
Definition
ChEBI: 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone is a ketone.
General Description
4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone (Acetylacetaldehyde dimethylacetal) is a ketone.
