Description

N,n-Diethylformamide Dimethylacetal is a versatile formamidine acetal derivative, primarily utilized as a key reagent in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a formylating agent and a protected form of formamidine, facilitating the construction of heterocycles and complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for heterocyclic compounds and nucleoside analogs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where formamidine functionality is required.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a specialized reagent for the preparation of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool in method development and exploratory chemistry for creating novel chemical entities.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Can be employed as a ligand precursor or modifying agent in metal-catalyzed reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Diethylformamide Dimethylacetal
CAS No.	4432-76-2
Molecular Formula	C7H17NO2
Molecular Weight	147.22 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Diethylformamide dimethyl acetal; Diethylformamide dimethyl acetal; (Dimethoxymethyl)(diethyl)amine; N,N-Diethyl-N-(dimethoxymethyl)amine; Formamidine, N,N-diethyl-, dimethyl acetal; NSC 163045
EINECS	224-636-9

Quality Control

Our N,n-Diethylformamide Dimethylacetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain purity and prevent decomposition. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	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.