Description

4-[1,3]Dioxolan-2-Yl-Hexan-1-Ol CAS NO 139133-21-4 is a valuable protected alcohol intermediate featuring a 1,3-dioxolane acetal group. This functional group is crucial for its role as a versatile building block in sophisticated organic synthesis, offering selective reactivity and stability under various reaction conditions. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring protected hydroxyl functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides where specific alcohol protection/deprotection strategies are employed.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a crucial building block for fragrances, flavors, and specialty polymers requiring controlled chain elongation.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including asymmetric synthesis and catalysis studies.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in synthesizing monomers for functional polymers and advanced materials with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[1,3]Dioxolan-2-Yl-Hexan-1-Ol
CAS No.	139133-21-4
Molecular Formula	C9H18O3
Molecular Weight	174.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)hexan-1-ol; 2-Hexyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol; 4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)-1-hexanol; 1-Hexanol, 4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-; 4-(2-Hexyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol; Protected 1,6-Hexanediol Derivative; Acetal Protected Hexanol Intermediate
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Quality Control

Our 4-[1,3]Dioxolan-2-Yl-Hexan-1-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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 oxidizing agents and strong acids/bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	1.440 - 1.450 @ 20°C
Density	~1.0 g/cm³ @ 20°C

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