Description

Fumaraldehyde Mono(Dimethyl Acetal) is a versatile and reactive bifunctional chemical intermediate. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, offering a protected aldehyde group and an acetal functionality. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing heterocycles and fine chemicals.

Application

• As a key synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical research and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.
• In the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds used in drug discovery and agrochemicals.
• As a protected aldehyde precursor in multi-step organic synthesis, allowing for selective reactions.
• For the preparation of specialty monomers and functional polymers with tailored properties.
• In academic and industrial R&D laboratories for methodological development and scale-up studies.
• As a building block for flavor and fragrance ingredients and other fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fumaraldehyde Mono(Dimethyl Acetal)
CAS No.	4093-49-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12O3
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butenedial, 4,4-dimethoxy-; 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butenal; 4,4-Dimethoxybut-2-enal; (E)-4,4-Dimethoxybut-2-enal; trans-4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butenal; Fumaraldehyde dimethyl acetal; 2-Butenal, 4,4-dimethoxy-; Fumaric aldehyde mono(dimethyl acetal)
EINECS	223-834-1

Quality Control

Our Fumaraldehyde Mono(Dimethyl Acetal) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, isomer content, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for regulated synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use. Store away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

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

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