1,1-Diethoxyethane

1,1-Diethoxyethane
Names
IUPAC name
1,1-Diethoxyethane
Systematic IUPAC name
1,1-Diethoxyethane
Other names
  • Acetaldehyde diethyl acetal
  • Acetal
  • Ethylidene diethyl ether
Identifiers
105-57-7 YesY
ChemSpider 13835836
EC Number 203-310-6
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PubChem 7765
Properties
C6H14O2
Molar mass 118.18 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 0.83 g/cm3[1]
Melting point −100 °C (−148 °F; 173 K)[1]
Boiling point 102 °C (216 °F; 375 K)[1]
46 g/L[1]
1.3834 (20 °C)[2]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

1,1-Diethoxyethane (acetaldehyde diethyl acetal) is a major flavoring component of distilled beverages, especially malt whisky[3] and sherry.[4] Although it is just one of many compounds containing an acetal functional group, this specific chemical is sometimes called simply acetal.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Data sheet of acetaldehyde" (PDF). Merck. Retrieved 2014-06-02.
  2. Template:CRC Handbook
  3. Maarse, H. (1991). Volatile Compounds in Foods and Beverages. CRC Press. p. 553. ISBN 0-8247-8390-5.
  4. "June 2007". The Beer Brewer. Retrieved 8 December 2007.


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