CAS 123-63-7 Colorless Transparent Liquid 2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxacyclohexane Used in Food Flavor & Organic Synthesis

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Product Basic Properties

  1. Product Name: 2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5 trioxacyclohexane, also known as Paraldehyde, trisubstituted ethanal
  2. CAS Number: 99583-29-6
  3. Appearance and Properties: Colorless transparent liquid with characteristic aromatic odor
  4. Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
  5. Molecular Weight: 132.16
  6. Density: 0.994 g/mL (20℃)
  7. Melting Point: 12.6℃, Boiling Point: 124.5℃
  8. Flash Point: 24℃, classified as flammable liquid
  9. Solubility: Soluble in water, can mix with most organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and chloroform
  10. Chemical Properties: Ethanal cyclic trimer, can decompose when heated with dilute acid, releasing ethanal again, stable in alkaline environment

Application Fields

  1. Perfume and flavor industry: As raw materials for food flavorings, they are used to formulate fruit and baking aroma recipes. FEMA approved flavoring raw materials.
  2. Organic synthesis field: An important organic intermediate, used in the synthesis and preparation of various aldehyde derivatives and pharmaceutical intermediates.
  3. Solvent application: Can be used as a special organic solvent for dissolving resins and rubber materials.
  4. Laboratory research: Used as chemical reagents, raw materials for scientific research experiments and analysis and detection.
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