Synonym(s): 1,3-Dimethyl-2-oxohexahydropyrimidine; N,N′-Dimethylpropylene urea; DMPU
Formula: C6H12N2O
Formula Weight: 128.17
CAS No.: 7226-23-5
Purity: ≥99.0% (GC)
Density: 1.06g/mLat 25°C(lit.)
Other Notes: Aprotic, dipolar solvent, which is an excellent replacement of the carcinogenic HMPA as cosolvent for highly reactive nucleophiles and bases. High Z-selectivity in enolate formation;1,2 DMPU was shown to be non-mutagenic and safe.3
Packaging: 250 mL in Sure/Seal™
Beilstein Registry Number: 110562
EC No.: 230-625-6
Boiling Point: 146°C/44mmHg(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.488(lit.); n20/D 1.489
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C11H15BClNO2