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3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione (CAS 95-96-5)

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Alternate Names:
DL-Lactide
CAS Number:
95-96-5
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
144.13
Molecular Formula:
C6H8O4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione is a white crystalline solid, is known for its solubility in polar solvents like water, ethanol, and acetone. Its high reactivity is attributed to the two carbonyl groups it houses, enabling it to undertake a variety of chemical modifications including esterification, amidation, and condensation reactions. It is prominently used in organic synthesis and serves as a reagent for analyzing alcohol levels in drinks. 3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione is a related cationic polymer that can be fabricated through chemical processes involving trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, hydrogen bonds, and methyl ethyl amine. This polymer finds applications in analytical chemistry, particularly as a medium in antibody response and growth factor receptor binding assays.


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3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione, 25 g

sc-254554
25 g
$80.00