Description

tert-Butylsulphonylacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is a specialized, high-purity organic building block used in advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound matters for its role as a protected aldehyde equivalent, enabling complex multi-step syntheses under controlled conditions. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring the controlled introduction of a sulfonyl-protected aldehyde functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, where its unique structure contributes to specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures, including natural product analogs.
• Chemical Research: Employed in methodological studies and the development of new synthetic pathways due to its reactive yet protected aldehyde group.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances that require high-purity, custom-synthesized intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butylsulphonylacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal
CAS No.	120948-16-5
Molecular Formula	C10H22O4S
Molecular Weight	238.35 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Diethoxy-1-(tert-butylsulfonyl)ethane; 1-(tert-Butylsulfonyl)-2,2-diethoxyethane; Acetaldehyde, [(1,1-dimethylethyl)sulfonyl]-, diethyl acetal; tert-Butylsulfonylacetaldehyde diethyl acetal; Diethyl [(tert-butylsulfonyl)methyl]acetal; (Diethoxyethyl)(tert-butyl)sulfone
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butylsulphonylacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. 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 place. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.