Dimethoxymethane, also called methylal, is a colorless flammable liquid with a low boiling point, low viscosity and excellent dissolving power. It has a chloroform-like odor and a pungent taste.
D 1918 (OTTO) Dimethoxy methane, 99.7%+ Cas 109-87-5 - used to protect diols as their methylene acetals, using TMS-OTf/2,6-lutidine.