Description

1-(1-Ethoxyethoxy)-3-Methylbutane is a specialty acetal compound, valued for its role as a versatile protecting group and a high-purity chemical intermediate. Its primary commercial significance lies in enabling controlled synthetic pathways in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This product is essential for R&D chemists and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where its acetal functionality protects carbonyl groups during multi-step reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of certain herbicides and pesticides, contributing to yield and selectivity.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a starting material or modifying agent for producing specific ester compounds used in advanced fragrance compositions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories as a protecting group for aldehydes, offering stability under a range of reaction conditions.
• Polymer Modification: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins that require specific ether-acetal linkages.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to construct more complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1-Ethoxyethoxy)-3-Methylbutane
CAS No.	13442-90-5
Molecular Formula	C9H20O2
Molecular Weight	160.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylbutyl Ethyl Acetal; Isoamyl Ethyl Acetal; 1-Ethoxyethoxy-3-methylbutane; Ethyl Isoamyl Acetal; Acetaldehyde Ethyl Isoamyl Acetal; (Ethoxyethoxy)isopentane; 1,1-Diethoxy-3-methylbutane (related isomer); EINECS 236-562-1
EINECS	236-562-1

Quality Control

Our 1-(1-Ethoxyethoxy)-3-Methylbutane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for use as a synthetic intermediate. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and heat sources to maintain product integrity.

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 (n20D)	1.405 - 1.415
Density (20°C)	0.84 - 0.86 g/mL

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