Description

Acetone Di-n-Butyl Acetal is a high-purity specialty chemical intermediate and solvent. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity and solvency properties, making it a versatile building block in advanced synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for applications requiring controlled acetal chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals where protected carbonyl groups are required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor or solvent in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Employed as a starting material or processing aid in the creation of complex aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Specialty Solvent: Functions as a reaction medium for sensitive chemical transformations that require specific solvation properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a modifier or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymeric materials.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile protecting group reagent for ketones in multi-step synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetone Di-n-Butyl Acetal
CAS No.	141-72-0
Molecular Formula	C11H24O2
Molecular Weight	188.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetone Dibutyl Acetal; 2,2-Dibutoxypropane; Propane, 2,2-dibutoxy-; Di-n-butyl acetal of acetone; Acetone dibutylacetal; 1,1-Dibutoxypropane; Butyl acetal of acetone
EINECS	205-500-8

Quality Control

Our Acetone Di-n-Butyl Acetal is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC analysis for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for industrial and fine chemical use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.408 - 1.412
Density (20°C)	0.830 - 0.840 g/mL

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