Description

2,2-Diethoxyacetaldehyde is a versatile acetal-protected aldehyde building block, CAS NO 5344-23-0, essential for organic synthesis where controlled reactivity is paramount. Its primary value lies in serving as a masked aldehyde equivalent, offering stability and selectivity in multi-step synthetic sequences. This compound is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries developing active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key 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 plant growth regulators requiring specific aldehyde functionality.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and specialty chemicals where the acetal group provides necessary protection during synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent in research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used in various name reactions and as a starting material for synthesizing more complex aldehydes, acetals, and other derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Diethoxyacetaldehyde
CAS No.	5344-23-0
Molecular Formula	C6H12O3
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetaldehyde, diethyl acetal; Diethoxyacetaldehyde; 1,1-Diethoxyacetaldehyde; 2,2-Diethoxyethanal; Ethanal, diethyl acetal; Glyoxal diethyl acetal; NSC 403697; Acetaldehyde diethyl acetal
EINECS	226-296-1

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Diethoxyacetaldehyde is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.395 - 1.405
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.98 - 1.02

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