Description

Ethyl 2,2-Diethylglycolate is a high-purity specialty ester with the CAS registry number 5582-86-5. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique glycolate structure and reactivity. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a functionalized glycolate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its diethyl-substituted structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals requiring precise ester functionality.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for various reactions, including alkylations, condensations, and as a protecting group precursor.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reference standard and starting material for methodological development and novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2,2-Diethylglycolate
CAS No.	5582-86-5
Molecular Formula	C8H16O3
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl Diethylglycolate; Diethylglycolic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2,2-Diethoxyacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2,2-Diethoxyacetate; NSC 66425; Ethyl α,α-Diethoxyacetate; Glycolic Acid, Diethyl-, Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 2,2-Diethylglycolate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing to ensure compliance with exacting purity and identity specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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