Description

4-[2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)Ethoxy]-1,2-(Methylenedioxy)Benzene is a high-purity, synthetic organic compound belonging to the class of substituted benzene derivatives with polyether side chains. This specialty chemical is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which imparts specific solvating and coordinating properties critical for advanced applications. It serves as a key intermediate and functional additive for research and industrial sectors requiring precise chemical performance. The compound, with CAS No. 16386-43-9, is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories focused on material science, electronics, and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific ether-linked benzodioxole motifs.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor or additive in the production of advanced display materials due to its stable aromatic core and flexible alkoxy chains.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Serves as a plasticizer or cross-linking agent to modify the flexibility, solubility, and thermal properties of specialty polymers.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Utilized as a chelating ligand or building block for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts.
• Electronics Industry: Employed in the formulation of photoresists, dielectric fluids, and other electronic chemicals where high purity and controlled reactivity are paramount.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Functions as an intermediate in the development of novel herbicides or plant growth regulators.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic synthesis and material science projects.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-[2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)Ethoxy]-1,2-(Methylenedioxy)Benzene
CAS No.	16386-43-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₆O₆
Molecular Weight	326.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-(Methylenedioxy)-4-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]benzene; 4-[2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]-1,3-benzodioxole; 1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]-; 5-[2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]-1,3-benzodioxole; 4-(2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)benzene-1,2-diol methylene acetal; 4-(2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)catechol methylene ether; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-[2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)Ethoxy]-1,2-(Methylenedioxy)Benzene adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is manufactured and tested in facilities that implement current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment. Our quality control system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of the pharmaceutical and electronics industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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