Description

Glutaraldehydemonoacetal is a protected form of glutaraldehyde, offering enhanced stability and controlled reactivity for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is a valuable intermediate for introducing the glutaraldehyde moiety under mild conditions, enabling precise cross-linking and functionalization. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, bioconjugation, and specialty polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs requiring controlled aldehyde release.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Used for the controlled cross-linking of proteins, antibodies, and enzymes in diagnostic assay and therapeutic antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) development.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers, hydrogels, and resins with tailored mechanical and chemical properties.
• Material Science: Employed in surface modification and the fabrication of functionalized nanomaterials and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis: Provides a masked dialdehyde functionality for complex multi-step syntheses in fine chemical and agrochemical production.
• Tissue Engineering: Utilized in the development of cross-linked biomaterial scaffolds where controlled degradation is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glutaraldehydemonoacetal
CAS No.	16776-90-2
Molecular Formula	C7H12O3
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Glutaraldehyde Monoacetal; Glutaraldehyde Monomethyl Acetal; 1,1-Dimethoxy-5-hydroxypentan-2-one; 5-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethoxypentan-2-one; 2-Pentanone, 5-hydroxy-1,1-dimethoxy-; Glutaraldehyde Methyl Acetal; (4-Hydroxybutyl)glyoxal Dimethyl Acetal; Protected Glutaraldehyde
EINECS	240-815-9

Quality Control

Our Glutaraldehydemonoacetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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