Description

Glycidaldehyde Diethylacetal is a versatile bifunctional chemical intermediate featuring both an acetal-protected aldehyde and an epoxide group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering chemists a handle for selective reactions. It is particularly sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries. Its utility lies in enabling the construction of heterocycles, chiral ligands, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring chiral centers or heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive sites allow for structural diversification.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a cross-linking agent or a monomer for creating epoxy-functionalized polymers with tailored properties.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing complex natural product analogs, dyes, and photoinitiators.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing novel chelating ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Surface Coating Formulations: Imparts adhesion and durability properties when incorporated into specialty coating systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycidaldehyde Diethylacetal
CAS No.	13269-77-7
Molecular Formula	C7H14O3
Molecular Weight	146.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Diethoxy-3-oxiranecarboxaldehyde; 2-(Diethoxymethyl)oxirane; Glycidaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; 3-Oxiranecarboxaldehyde, diethyl acetal; Oxiranecarboxaldehyde, diethyl acetal; Epihydrin aldehyde diethyl acetal; (2,2-Diethoxyethyl)oxirane
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Quality Control

Our Glycidaldehyde Diethylacetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and prevent volatility loss.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.415 - 1.425
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.98 - 1.02

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