Description

Dl-Glyceraldehyde Diethyl Acetal is a versatile chiral building block and protecting group reagent widely used in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in the stereoselective construction of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. It serves as a critical intermediate for chemists developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials, where precise control over molecular architecture is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral drugs, and other biologically active compounds.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to introduce stereogenic centers.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Used in the preparation of complex sugars, glycosides, and glycomimetics for research and development.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for fragrances, flavors, and advanced material precursors.
• Academic & Research: A valuable reagent in university and institutional labs for methodological development in organic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Glyceraldehyde Diethyl Acetal
CAS No.	10487-05-5
Molecular Formula	C7H16O4
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-Glyceraldehyde Diethyl Acetal; (±)-Glyceraldehyde Diethyl Acetal; 2,3-Dihydroxypropanal Diethyl Acetal; 1,1-Diethoxy-2,3-dihydroxypropane; Glyceraldehyde Diethyl Acetal; NSC 401491; 2,3-Dihydroxypropionaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; 1,1-Diethoxy-2,3-dihydroxypropane
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Quality Control

Our Dl-Glyceraldehyde Diethyl Acetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions when required for sensitive applications.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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