Description

Diethoxymethyl Acetate is a versatile acetoxy acetal ester with significant utility as a chemical intermediate and protecting group reagent. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an acetal and an ester moiety, makes it a valuable building block for the controlled synthesis of complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring selective protection or controlled release of functional groups.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where the acetal group serves as a protecting group for aldehydes or as a precursor to other functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require acetoxy acetal functionalities.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor or a modifying agent in the creation of specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a cross-linking agent or a monomer modifier in specialty polymer resins to alter physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for introducing the –CH(OEt)₂ group or as a source of acetate under specific conditions.
• Coating and Resin Formulations: Utilized in the formulation of specialty coatings, adhesives, and inks where it can influence curing profiles and final film properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethoxymethyl Acetate
CAS No.	14036-06-7
Molecular Formula	C7H14O4
Molecular Weight	162.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic Acid (Diethoxymethyl) Ester; (Diethoxymethyl) Acetate; 1,1-Diethoxyethyl Acetate; Acetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal Acetate; Acetoxymethyl Diethyl Acetal; Diethyl Acetal of Acetoxyacetaldehyde; EINECS 237-852-1
EINECS	237-852-1

Quality Control

Our Diethoxymethyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with each shipment. We can support production under GMP guidelines for pharmaceutical applications upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and prevent volatility loss.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.405 - 1.415
Density (20°C)	1.010 - 1.030 g/mL

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