2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-one is used in the preparation of 2,2-dimethyl-[1,3]dioxan-5-ol by reducing with lithium aluminum hydride. It is also used in the annulation of bete-(hetero)aryl-alfa-nitro-alfa,beta-enals.
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Applications2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-one is used in the preparation of 2,2-dimethyl-[1,3]dioxan-5-ol by reducing with lithium aluminum hydride. It is also used in the annulation of bete-(hetero)aryl-alfa-nitro-alfa,beta-enals.
SolubilityMiscible with water and most organic solvents.
NotesIncompatible with oxidizing agents. Air, moisture and heat sensitive.