Description

2,2-Dibutyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of dioxolane derivatives. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique cyclic acetal structure and functionalized side chain. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a protected diol or specific chiral centers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its structure contributes to biological activity and stability.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile precursor for fragrances, flavors, and specialty polymers, leveraging its reactive methanol group.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the research and manufacture of chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating novel polymeric materials with specific thermal or solubility properties.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a functionalized substrate in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dibutyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol
CAS No.	5694-78-0
Molecular Formula	C12H24O3
Molecular Weight	216.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol, 2,2-dibutyl-; 2,2-Dibutyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,2-dibutyl-1,3-dioxolane; (2,2-Dibutyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol; DBDM
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Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dibutyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, identity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele in research and manufacturing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.440 - 1.450
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.950 - 0.980

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