Description

1,3-Dioxolane, 2-(1-Phenylethyl) is a specialized cyclic acetal derivative, valued for its unique chemical structure that incorporates both a dioxolane ring and a chiral phenylethyl group. This compound serves as a versatile building block and chiral auxiliary in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecules with high stereoselectivity. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in asymmetric synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of chiral pesticides and herbicides.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor or protecting group reagent in the manufacture of specialty chemicals and flavors/fragrances.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable tool in methodological development for stereoselective reactions and catalysis studies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Potential monomer or modifier for creating polymers with specific functional or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dioxolane, 2-(1-Phenylethyl)
CAS No.	4362-22-5
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1-Phenylethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; α-Methylbenzyl-1,3-dioxolane; (1-Phenylethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; 2-(α-Methylbenzyl)-1,3-dioxolane; (RS)-2-(1-Phenylethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; (±)-2-(1-Phenylethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; Benzeneethanol, α-methyl-, cyclic acetal with formaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dioxolane, 2-(1-Phenylethyl) is produced under strict quality management protocols. We offer material suitable for research and development purposes, with typical purity levels meeting the demands of advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each batch to ensure traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Specification on request
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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