Description

2,2-Diethyl-1,3-Dioxolane is a versatile cyclic acetal characterized by its high volatility. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and solvent in advanced organic synthesis, offering unique reactivity and solvation properties. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring a high-purity, reactive building block.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed in formulations and reactions where a polar, aprotic solvent with specific volatility is required.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Utilized as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty resins and polymers.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions in coatings and resin systems that require acetal chemistry for curing.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Diethyl-1,3-Dioxolane
CAS No.	4362-57-6
Molecular Formula	C7H14O2
Molecular Weight	130.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dioxolane, 2,2-diethyl-; 2,2-Diethyl-1,3-dioxacyclopentane; Diethyl dioxolane; Acetaldehyde diethyl acetal, cyclic; Ethylal; (Diethoxymethyl)ethylene
EINECS	224-458-6

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Diethyl-1,3-Dioxolane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.410 - 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.