Description

2-(1-Iodoethyl)-1,3-Dioxolan-4-Ylmethanol is a specialized iodinated dioxolane derivative, a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique reactivity profile, offering a protected aldehyde equivalent and a versatile iodoethyl handle for C-C bond formation and functional group transformations. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in nucleoside analogs and other heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile precursor for chiral synthons and complex specialty chemicals used in materials science and catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and radical chemistry.
• Glycochemistry & Carbohydrate Mimetics: The dioxolane moiety makes it useful for synthesizing sugar analogs and glycosylation precursors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(1-Iodoethyl)-1,3-Dioxolan-4-Ylmethanol
CAS No.	5634-39-9
Molecular Formula	C6H11IO3
Molecular Weight	258.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(1-iodoethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; 2-(1-Iodoethyl)-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol; 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol, 2-(1-iodoethyl)-; (4-Hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-ethyliodide; 2-(α-Iodoethyl)-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol; Iodinated dioxolane methanol derivative; Protected iodoacetaldehyde glycerol acetal
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Quality Control

Our 2-(1-Iodoethyl)-1,3-Dioxolan-4-Ylmethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be kept in secondary packaging or amber glass/vessels to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.