4-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-one

4-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-one Structure
4-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-one structure
Common Name 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-one
CAS Number 931-40-8 Molecular Weight 118.08800
Density 1.375 g/cm3 Boiling Point 353.9ºC at 760 mmHg ,137-140ºC0.5 mm Hg(lit.)
Molecular Formula C4H6O4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 165.9ºC

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