Description

p-Anisaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is a versatile aromatic acetal derivative, valued for its stability and role as a protected aldehyde intermediate in complex organic syntheses. Its primary commercial significance lies in providing a masked form of p-anisaldehyde, preventing unwanted side reactions during multi-step processes and enabling precise chemical transformations. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key protected synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where controlled aldehyde functionality is required.
• Fragrance and Flavor Precursor: Acts as a stable intermediate for creating specific anisic and vanilla-like aromatic compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for Grignard reactions, nucleophilic additions, and as a precursor to other functionalized anisole derivatives.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized as a standard or starting material in method development and scaling novel synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Anisaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.	2186-92-7
Molecular Formula	C10H14O3
Molecular Weight	182.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxybenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; Anisaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; p-Methoxybenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; Dimethyl (4-Methoxyphenyl)acetal; Benzaldehyde, 4-methoxy-, dimethyl acetal; NSC 403697
EINECS	218-567-7

Quality Control

Our p-Anisaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your project requirements.

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 and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.520 - 1.525
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	1.080 - 1.100

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