CAS 5754-32-5: 1,3-Dioxolane-2-ethanol, 2-methyl-

2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-ethanol is a ketone that can be extracted from the reaction of ethanol and methyl vinyl ketone with ethyl acetate in the presence of an acid catalyst. This ketone is used as a reagent in organic synthesis. The target compounds for this product are acids, alcohols, esters, amides, nitriles, and other organic compounds. It is also used to synthesize glycols and ethylene glycols. 2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-ethanol has an efficient yield and can be isolated by distillation or crystallization. 2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-ethanol is not toxic to humans or animals because it is not metabolized in the body.