Description

2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetaldehyde is a versatile acetal-protected aldehyde building block of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its key value lies in providing a masked aldehyde functionality that is stable to a wide range of reaction conditions, allowing for selective deprotection. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring protected aldehyde groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the dioxolane moiety offers stability during synthesis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for various aldehydes and acetals used in creating specific scent and flavor profiles.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable building block for multi-step organic synthesis, including nucleophilic addition and Grignard reactions, where aldehyde protection is required.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies and exploring novel chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetaldehyde
CAS No.	18871-63-1
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₀O₃
Molecular Weight	130.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)acetaldehyde; 2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetaldehyde; 2-(2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)ethanal; Acetaldehyde, (2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-; 2-Methyl-2-(2-oxoethyl)-1,3-dioxolane
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and 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, strong acids, and strong bases. This material is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

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.