Description

2-(4-Propan-2-Ylphenyl)-1,3-Dioxolane is a specialized organic compound featuring a phenyl ring substituted with an isopropyl group and protected as a 1,3-dioxolane acetal. This structure is significant as a versatile synthetic intermediate and protecting group in advanced organic synthesis, offering stability under basic and neutral conditions while being cleavable under mild acidic conditions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecules and developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where the aldehyde or ketone precursor requires protection during multi-step reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structural motif can contribute to specific biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor or intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including catalysis studies and new route exploration.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Propan-2-Ylphenyl)-1,3-Dioxolane
CAS No.	5458-26-4
Molecular Formula	C12H16O2
Molecular Weight	192.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Isopropylphenyl)-1,3-dioxolane; 1,3-Dioxolane, 2-[4-(1-methylethyl)phenyl]-; p-Isopropylbenzaldehyde ethylene acetal; 4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)cumene; 2-(p-Isopropylphenyl)-1,3-dioxolane; Cumene-4-carboxaldehyde ethylene acetal; Acetaldehyde, (4-isopropylphenyl)-, cyclic acetal with ethylene glycol
EINECS	226-704-4

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(4-Propan-2-Ylphenyl)-1,3-Dioxolane adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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