Glycolaldehyde diethyl acetal is used in the preparation of neooxazolomycin, which is a part of the oxazolomycin family of antibiotics. It is also used in the preparation of pyrimidine based inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 7.
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ApplicationsGlycolaldehyde diethyl acetal is used in the preparation of neooxazolomycin, which is a part of the oxazolomycin family of antibiotics. It is also used in the preparation of pyrimidine based inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 7.
SolubilityMiscible with water, chloroform and ethyl acetate.
NotesStore in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acid and bases.