Description

1,1,1-Trimethoxypentane is a specialized alkoxyalkane compound, also known by its CAS number 13820-09-2. It serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and protecting group reagent in advanced organic synthesis, offering controlled reactivity for building complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors who require high-purity synthetic building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly where the acetal functionality is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the production of specialized pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the preparation of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A versatile reagent in organic chemistry laboratories for method development and novel compound synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can act as a modifier or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymeric materials.
• Chemical Protecting Group: Utilized to temporarily protect aldehyde or ketone functionalities during multi-step synthetic sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1-Trimethoxypentane
CAS No.	13820-09-2
Molecular Formula	C8H18O3
Molecular Weight	162.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentane, 1,1,1-trimethoxy-; 1,1,1-Trimethoxypentane; Trimethoxypentane; Pentanal dimethyl acetal; Valeraldehyde dimethyl acetal; Valeraldehyde trimethyl acetal; Amyl aldehyde dimethyl acetal
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Quality Control

Our 1,1,1-Trimethoxypentane is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. The product is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.405 - 1.415
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.