Product Details
Molecular Formula
C6H12O3
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
Solketal is an organic compound chemically known as (2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol. It is a ketal produced by the condensation of glycerol with acetone, effectively serving as a protected form of glycerol. Its molecular formula is C₆H₁₂O₃ and its molecular weight is 132.16 g/mol
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable
Solubility
172g/l soluble
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place in a tightly closed container.
Density
1.066 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Applications
Solketal is a versatile compound in the pharmaceutical industry, serving both as an excipient and a building block.
InChI
1S/C6H12O3/c1-6(2)8-4-5(3-7)9-6/h5,7H,3-4H2,1-2H3
InChI Key
RNVYQYLELCKWAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N