Description

Palmitaldehyde Diisopentyl Acetal is a high-purity specialty chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, offering controlled reactivity for the formation of complex molecular structures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Employed as a building block for creating specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a protected aldehyde equivalent in multi-step synthetic routes for complex organic molecules.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in polymer modification and the development of novel functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies and new reaction development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Palmitaldehyde Diisopentyl Acetal
CAS No.	18302-71-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₆H₅₂O₂
Molecular Weight	396.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecanal, Diisopentyl Acetal; Palmitaldehyde Diisoamyl Acetal; 1,1-Bis(3-methylbutoxy)hexadecane; Hexadecanal Di(3-methylbutyl) Acetal; Diisoamyl Acetal of Hexadecanal; Palmitaldehyde Bis(3-methylbutyl) Acetal; Acetal C16
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Quality Control

Our Palmitaldehyde Diisopentyl Acetal is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for all critical parameters 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.