Description

Glyketal is a high-purity, specialized chemical compound widely utilized as a protecting group reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to selectively protect ketone and aldehyde functionalities under mild conditions, enabling complex multi-step reactions in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex molecules.

Application

• As a protecting group reagent for ketones and aldehydes in multi-step organic synthesis.
• Key intermediate in the research and development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Used in the synthesis of complex natural products and fine chemicals requiring selective carbonyl protection.
• Valuable building block in agrochemical research for creating new pesticides and herbicides.
• Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodology development in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Potential use in the preparation of specialty polymers and advanced material science precursors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glyketal
CAS No.	4361-59-5
Molecular Formula	C6H10O2
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dioxolane, 2,2-Dimethyl-; 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane; Acetone Ethylene Ketal; Ethylene Acetone Ketal; Acetone Ketal; 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxacyclopentane; NSC 66490
EINECS	224-454-9

Quality Control

Our Glyketal is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.398 - 1.402
Density (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02 g/mL

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