Description

Methoxyacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is a versatile acetal-protected aldehyde derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate and building block in organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a masked formyl equivalent, offering stability and controlled reactivity under a wide range of conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for aldehydes and other compounds used in perfume and flavor formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a protected aldehyde source in multi-step synthesis, including Grignard reactions and nucleophilic additions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymer production.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and process development in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methoxyacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal
CAS No.	4819-75-4
Molecular Formula	C7H16O3
Molecular Weight	148.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Diethoxy-2-methoxyethane; 2-Methoxyacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Acetaldehyde, methoxy-, diethyl acetal; Diethyl (methoxy)acetal; Methoxyacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Ethane, 1,1-diethoxy-2-methoxy-; NSC 403697
EINECS	225-393-1

Quality Control

Our Methoxyacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of 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 incompatible materials. 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 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.395 - 1.405
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.92 - 0.96

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