Description

Ethyl 3,3-Diethoxyacrylate is a versatile acetal-protected acrylate ester, a key building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a masked acrylic acid equivalent, allowing for controlled reactivity in complex molecule construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce acrylic acid moieties under mild conditions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing acrylic acid or propionic acid derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the acrylate functionality is required.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a key reagent for constructing complex organic molecules, including flavors, fragrances, and specialty polymers.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of specialty acrylic polymers with tailored properties after deprotection.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Employed in palladium-catalyzed reactions, such as Heck couplings, to introduce vinyl groups into aromatic systems.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable tool for synthetic organic chemists in methodology development and the exploration of new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3,3-Diethoxyacrylate
CAS No.	32002-24-7
Molecular Formula	C9H16O4
Molecular Weight	188.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (3,3-diethoxy)acrylate; Ethyl 3,3-Diethoxy-2-propenoate; 3,3-Diethoxyacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Acrylic acid, 3,3-diethoxy-, ethyl ester; Ethyl β,β-diethoxyacrylate; Diethyl acetal of ethyl formylacetate; NSC 163044
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3,3-Diethoxyacrylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated synthesis pathways.

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 2-8°C for long-term stability, although the product is typically stable at controlled room temperature for shorter periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.430 - 1.440
Density (20°C)	1.02 - 1.06 g/mL

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