Description

1,1-Diethoxy-3-Phenylacetone is a versatile acetal-protected ketone intermediate of significant importance in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key building block for the preparation of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and flavor/fragrance compounds. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce the phenylacetone moiety under controlled conditions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing phenethylamine or amphetamine-related structures.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a protected form of phenylacetone for controlled reactions in multi-step syntheses of complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the manufacture of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where the phenylacetone skeleton is required.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as an intermediate for creating aromatic compounds used in perfumery and flavoring agents.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial research laboratories for methodological studies and novel compound discovery.
• Chemical Derivatization: Employed to introduce the 1,1-diethoxy-3-phenylpropane-2-one functional group into more complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Diethoxy-3-Phenylacetone
CAS No.	19256-31-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₈O₃
Molecular Weight	222.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Phenyl-1,1-diethoxyacetone; 1,1-Diethoxy-3-phenylpropan-2-one; Phenylacetone diethyl acetal; 3-Phenylacetoaldehyde diethyl acetal; 2-Propanone, 1,1-diethoxy-3-phenyl-; Benzylacetone diethyl acetal; α-Acetylbenzyl alcohol diethyl acetal; NSC 163022
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Quality Control

Our 1,1-Diethoxy-3-Phenylacetone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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