Description

1,1-Dimethoxyethane CAS NO 534-15-6 is a versatile acetal compound widely used as a protective solvent and reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a protecting group for carbonyl functionalities and as a polar aprotic solvent for sensitive reactions. This chemical is essential for research laboratories and industrial-scale production in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors. It serves as a key intermediate and reaction medium for processes requiring anhydrous conditions and controlled acidity.

Application

• As a protecting group reagent for aldehydes in multi-step organic synthesis.
• Employed as a specialty solvent for Grignard reactions and other organometallic processes.
• Used in the formulation of polymerization catalysts and as a component in electrolyte systems.
• Acts as an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Utilized as a reaction medium for acetylations and other esterification processes.
• Applied in analytical chemistry as a derivatization agent for gas chromatography.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dimethoxyethane
CAS No.	534-15-6
Molecular Formula	C4H10O2
Molecular Weight	90.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl Acetal; Acetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; Ethylidene Dimethyl Ether; 1,1-Dimethoxyethane; Dimethoxymethane (isomer); Acetaldehyde, dimethyl acetal; Ethane, 1,1-dimethoxy-; Methylal (related compound)
EINECS	208-589-8

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Dimethoxyethane is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, water content, and other critical parameters are available upon request. We adhere to relevant industry standards to meet the stringent requirements of our global B2B clientele.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability, though short-term storage at 15-25°C is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.366 - 1.370
Density (20°C)	0.850 - 0.855 g/mL
Boiling Point	64 - 65 °C

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