title: Polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers
text: # Polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers
  
  Polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers (PODE or DMMn) are a class of chemical compounds with the molecular formula $H_3CO(CH_2O)_nCH_3$ where n is typically about 3 to 8.
  
  PODE can be produced from methylal and formaldehyde or a formaldehyde equivalent such as paraformaldehyde or trioxane.
  
  PODE is used as a diesel fuel additive and as a solvent.
  
  