Description

3-Ethoxyhexanal Diethyl Acetal is a high-purity specialty chemical intermediate valued for its unique acetal-protected aldehyde functionality. This compound is critical for providing controlled reactivity and stability in complex organic syntheses, enabling the production of fine chemicals and advanced materials. It serves as a key building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking precise molecular construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the protected aldehyde group is essential for specific reaction sequences.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a key component in the creation of complex aroma chemicals and specialty flavors.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for constructing complex molecules in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains for specialty material properties.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethoxyhexanal Diethyl Acetal
CAS No.	101-33-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₆O₃
Molecular Weight	218.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexanal, 3-ethoxy-, diethyl acetal; 3-Ethoxyhexanal diethyl acetal; Diethyl (3-ethoxyhexylidene) malonate (related precursor); 1,1-Diethoxy-3-ethoxyhexane; Ethyl 3-ethoxyhexanal acetal; Acetaldehyde, (3-ethoxyhexylidene)diethyl acetal; NSC 403108
EINECS	202-937-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Ethoxyhexanal Diethyl Acetal is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided to guarantee the material meets your specific application requirements and internal specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.415 - 1.425
Density (20°C)	0.88 - 0.92 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.