Description

Diethyl Vinyl Orthoformate is a versatile organoformate ester characterized by its vinyl and ethoxy functional groups. This compound serves as a valuable protected formyl synthon and a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for applications requiring precise carbon chain extension and heterocycle formation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key reagent in the synthesis of antiviral and anticancer drug candidates, particularly for introducing formyl-equivalent carbon units.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides as a protected aldehyde precursor.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a crucial building block for fragrances, flavors, and functional materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in Claisen rearrangements, cyclization reactions, and as a dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry research in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl Vinyl Orthoformate
CAS No.	34712-46-4
Molecular Formula	C7H14O3
Molecular Weight	146.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Vinyl Diethyl Orthoformate; Diethoxy(vinyloxy)methane; Ethyl Vinyl Orthoformate; (Diethoxyvinyloxy)methane; 1,1-Diethoxy-2-ethenoxyethane; NSC 406925; Orthoformic Acid Vinyl Diethyl Ester; Ethenyl Diethyl Orthoformate
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Quality Control

Our Diethyl Vinyl Orthoformate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for our B2B partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed tightly after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.405 - 1.415
Density (20°C)	0.92 - 0.96 g/mL

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