Description

(1,1-Dimethoxyethyl)Benzene is a versatile aromatic acetal compound, also known as α,α-Dimethoxytoluene. This specialty chemical serves as a valuable protected form of acetophenone, offering enhanced stability and reactivity control in synthetic pathways. It is primarily utilized as a key intermediate and protecting group reagent in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced organic materials for research and industrial applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where the acetophenone moiety needs protection.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides as a precursor for various aromatic derivatives.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile protecting group for carbonyls in multi-step synthetic sequences for complex molecules.
• Fragrance and Flavor Precursor: Serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain aromatic compounds for specialty fragrance applications.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the research and development of novel polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for methodology development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(1,1-Dimethoxyethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	4316-35-2
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α-Dimethoxytoluene; Benzene, (1,1-dimethoxyethyl)-; Acetophenone dimethyl acetal; 1,1-Dimethoxy-1-phenylethane; Phenyldimethoxymethane (related); Acetaldehyde, (phenyl)-, dimethyl acetal; (Phenyl)acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal (isomer); Dimethyl (1-phenylethylidene) acetal
EINECS	224-334-9

Quality Control

Our (1,1-Dimethoxyethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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