Description

5-Aminopentanal Diethyl Acetal is a versatile, protected amino aldehyde derivative, serving as a crucial chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in providing a masked aldehyde functionality that is stable under basic conditions, enabling selective deprotection and subsequent transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of complex molecules like active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), natural products, and specialty intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, alkaloids, and complex APIs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with specific stereochemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Valuable precursor in the development of peptide analogs and protease inhibitors.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in stereoselective reactions, including nucleophilic additions and reductive aminations, to construct chiral centers.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or cross-linking agent for producing functionalized polymers with amine and aldehyde handles.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Aminopentanal Diethyl Acetal
CAS No.	21938-23-8
Molecular Formula	C9H21NO2
Molecular Weight	175.27 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Aminopentanal Diethyl Acetal; 5-Amino-1,1-diethoxypentane; 1,1-Diethoxy-5-aminopentane; 5-Aminovaleraldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Pentanal, 5-amino-, diethyl acetal; 5-Aminopentanaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Aminoacetaldehyde Acetal Derivative
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Quality Control

Our 5-Aminopentanal Diethyl Acetal is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, supporting compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical development. Specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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