Description

Palmitaldehyde Diisopropyl Acetal is a high-purity, specialty chemical intermediate with the CAS registry number 18302-66-4. This compound is valued for its role as a protected aldehyde, offering enhanced stability and controlled reactivity in sensitive synthetic pathways. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance sectors for the development of advanced organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where aldehyde protection is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the controlled synthesis of aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new carbon-carbon bond formation reactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Used in the development of specialty polymers and functional organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing probes and ligands used in biochemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Palmitaldehyde Diisopropyl Acetal
CAS No.	18302-66-4
Molecular Formula	C22H46O2
Molecular Weight	342.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecanal Diisopropyl Acetal; Palmitaldehyde Bis(1-Methylethyl) Acetal; 1,1-Bis(1-Methylethoxy)hexadecane; Diisopropyl Hexadecyl Acetal; Diisopropyl Palmitoyl Acetal; Palmitaldehyde DIPA; C16 Aldehyde Diisopropyl Acetal
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Quality Control

Our Palmitaldehyde Diisopropyl Acetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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