Description

1,1,2-Trimethoxyethane (CAS NO 24332-20-5) is a versatile, highly volatile organic solvent and chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring three methoxy groups, makes it a valuable reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for protecting groups and as a precursor to more complex molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking high-purity building blocks for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a key building block and protecting group reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Acts as a solvent and intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use as a component or additive in advanced battery electrolyte formulations.
• Crosslinking Agent: Utilized in polymer chemistry for the modification and crosslinking of resins.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodological development and complex organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,2-Trimethoxyethane
CAS No.	24332-20-5
Molecular Formula	C5H12O3
Molecular Weight	120.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethane, 1,1,2-trimethoxy-; 1,1,2-Trimethoxyethane; Trimethoxyethane; Acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, methylated; Methylal, methylated; (Dimethoxymethyl) methyl ether; 2-Methoxy-1,1-dimethoxyethane
EINECS	246-187-7

Quality Control

Our 1,1,2-Trimethoxyethane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.390 - 1.395
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.98 g/mL

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