Description

4-[(Allyloxy)Methyl]-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxolane is a specialized acetal derivative, valued for its unique bifunctional structure containing both a protected carbonyl group and an allylic ether moiety. This compound serves as a versatile chemical building block and reactive intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, leveraging its acetal protecting group and polymerizable allyl functionality.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty resins, coatings, and adhesives, where the allyl group enables free-radical polymerization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and flavoring agents due to its ability to introduce specific oxygenated functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a protected form of a dialdehyde or hydroxyaldehyde equivalent in multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in developing novel polymeric materials with tailored properties like controlled degradation or specific surface characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[(Allyloxy)Methyl]-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxolane
CAS No.	4421-23-2
Molecular Formula	C9H16O3
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethyl-4-(allyloxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; 4-(Allyloxymethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane; Allyl (2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl ether; 1,3-Dioxolane, 4-[(allyloxy)methyl]-2,2-dimethyl-; Acetaldehyde, (2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl allyl acetal; (Allyloxymethyl)acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal
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Quality Control

Our 4-[(Allyloxy)Methyl]-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxolane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and minimize headspace in opened containers to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.430 - 1.435
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.980 - 1.010

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