Description

2-Methylpropenal tert-Butylisopropyl Acetal is a specialized acetal derivative of methacrolein, serving as a key protected intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to mask the reactive aldehyde group, enabling selective transformations in complex molecule construction. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity, reliable building blocks for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the protected aldehyde functionality is required for specific reaction sequences.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced polymer precursors.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of monomers or cross-linking agents for specialized polymeric materials with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylpropenal tert-Butylisopropyl Acetal
CAS No.	23230-85-5
Molecular Formula	C11H22O2
Molecular Weight	186.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Methacrolein tert-Butylisopropyl Acetal; 2-Methyl-2-propenal 1,1-Bis(1-methylethoxy)-2-methylpropane; 2-Methylpropenal Diisopropyl Acetal, tert-Butyl Derivative; (2-Methylprop-2-enal) tert-butylisopropyl acetal; Acetaldehyde, 2-methyl-, 1,1-bis(1-methylethoxy)-2-methylpropane; Protected Methacrolein Acetal
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methylpropenal tert-Butylisopropyl Acetal is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from 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 maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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