Description

Formaldehyde Dipropyl Acetal is a versatile acetal compound with the CAS registry number 505-84-0. It serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and protecting group reagent in advanced organic synthesis, offering controlled reactivity. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and fine chemical production where precise molecular manipulation is required.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Protecting Group Reagent for aldehydes in multi-step synthetic pathways, providing stability under specific reaction conditions.
• Solvent and Reaction Medium for specialized organic transformations.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient precursor, contributing to the development of specific aromatic compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry as a monomer or cross-linking agent modifier in resin formulations.
• Laboratory Research for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formaldehyde Dipropyl Acetal
CAS No.	505-84-0
Molecular Formula	C8H18O2
Molecular Weight	146.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Dipropoxymethane; Formaldehyde Dipropylacetal; 1,1-Dipropoxymethane; Methane, 1,1-dipropoxy-; NSC 66425; Formaldehyde di-n-propyl acetal; Propane, 1,1'-[methylenebis(oxy)]bis-
EINECS	208-020-5

Quality Control

Our Formaldehyde Dipropyl Acetal is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.400 - 1.404
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.850 - 0.870
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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