Description

4-Hydroxymethyl-2-Isobutyl-2-Methyl-1,3-Dioxolane is a specialized acetal derivative with a unique branched alkyl structure. This compound serves as a valuable highly volatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its reactivity and functional group compatibility. It is primarily sought by R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly where controlled release or specific stereochemistry is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for developing novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a starting material or modifier for creating unique musk, green, or woody olfactory notes due to its isobutyl group.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce functional hydroxyl and acetal groups into polymer chains, altering properties like solubility and cross-linking density.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in protecting group strategies and as a scaffold for constructing heterocyclic compounds and complex ethers.
• Solvent & Reaction Medium: Its properties make it suitable as a specialty solvent for specific reactions involving strong acids or organic solvents.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxymethyl-2-Isobutyl-2-Methyl-1,3-Dioxolane
CAS No.	5660-53-7
Molecular Formula	C9H18O3
Molecular Weight	174.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Isobutyl-2-methyl-4-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-isobutyl-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane; 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol, 2-isobutyl-2-methyl-; Glyceryl α-isobutyl acetal; 2-Methyl-2-isobutyl-4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane; Isobutyl Methyl Dioxolane Methanol
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxymethyl-2-Isobutyl-2-Methyl-1,3-Dioxolane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request 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). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440
Density (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02 g/mL

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