Description

1,1,2,2-Tetramethoxyethane is a high-purity, versatile acetal compound with the CAS number 2517-44-4. It serves as a crucial building block and protecting group reagent in advanced organic synthesis, offering exceptional reactivity and selectivity. This product is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular construction is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Key intermediate and protecting group reagent for carbonyl compounds in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex pesticide and herbicide molecules requiring specific acetal functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile precursor and solvent in Grignard reactions, aldol condensations, and other critical transformations.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the development of specialty resins and functional polymers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specific acetal-based aroma compounds.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use as a stabilizing component in advanced lithium-ion battery electrolytes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,2,2-Tetramethoxyethane
CAS No.	2517-44-4
Molecular Formula	C6H14O4
Molecular Weight	150.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethoxymethyl Dimethyl Acetal; Ethane-1,1,2,2-tetrayl Tetramethoxide; 1,1,2,2-Tetramethoxyethane; Tetramethoxyethane; Glyoxal Tetramethyl Acetal; 1,1,2,2-Tetramethoxy Ethane; Dimethyl Acetal of Glyoxal; Glyoxal Tetramethyl Acetal
EINECS	219-749-4

Quality Control

Our 1,1,2,2-Tetramethoxyethane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.398 - 1.402
Density (20°C)	1.020 - 1.040 g/mL

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