Description

Chloroacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is a versatile acetal-protected derivative of chloroacetaldehyde, offering enhanced stability and handling properties for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical alkylating agent and key synthetic intermediate, enabling the controlled introduction of functionalized two-carbon units. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for the production of active ingredients and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Employed in palladium-catalyzed reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The acetal group provides a masked aldehyde functionality for multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of novel polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloroacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.	1263280-97-2
Molecular Formula	C4H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	124.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-1,1-dimethoxyethane; (2-Chloroethoxy)dimethylacetal; Chloroacetaldehyde DMA; Dimethyl (2-chloroethyl) acetal; 1-Chloro-2,2-dimethoxyethane; α-Chloroacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal; 2-Chloroacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal
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Quality Control

Our Chloroacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	1.08 - 1.12 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.415 - 1.425

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