描述
1,1-diethoxy-2-methylpropane is a member of the class of compounds known as acetals. Acetals are compounds having the structure R2C(OR')2 ( R' not Hydrogen) and thus diethers of geminal diols. Originally, the term was confined to derivatives of aldehydes (one R = H), but it now applies equally to derivatives of ketones (neither R = H ). Mixed acetals have different R' groups. 1,1-diethoxy-2-methylpropane is slightly soluble (in water) and an extremely weak basic (essentially neutral) compound (based on its pKa). 1,1-diethoxy-2-methylpropane can be found in a number of food items such as green bell pepper, red bell pepper, pepper (c. annuum), and orange bell pepper, which makes 1,1-diethoxy-2-methylpropane a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.