Description

α-Costal CAS NO 4586-01-0 is a high-purity chemical intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structural properties make it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable and consistent raw materials.

Application

• As a key synthetic intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Utilized in agrochemical research for the development of novel herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development and scale-up studies.
• Acts as a building block for fine chemicals and performance chemicals requiring specific molecular architectures.
• Employed in the synthesis of ligands and catalysts for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Costal
CAS No.	4586-01-0
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol; 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol, 2,2-dimethyl-; Solketal; (2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol; Glycerol acetonide; Isopropylidene glycerol; 1,2-O-Isopropylidene glycerol; Acetone glycerol ketal
EINECS	224-964-3

Quality Control

Our α-Costal is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or when opening a new container to maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.432 - 1.436
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.060 - 1.080

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