4-Aminobutyraldehyde dimethyl acetal acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is used in the preparation of pineal hormone melatonin by reaction with 4-methoxyphenylhydrazine hydrochloride and acetic anhydride. Further, it is also used in the preparation of ficuseptine, juliprosine, and juliprosopine.
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Applications4-Aminobutyraldehyde dimethyl acetal acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is used in the preparation of pineal hormone melatonin by reaction with 4-methoxyphenylhydrazine hydrochloride and acetic anhydride. Further, it is also used in the preparation of ficuseptine, juliprosine, and juliprosopine.
SolubilityMiscible with benzene.
NotesAir sensitive. Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, strong oxidizing agents and carbon dioxide.