Description

Benzaldehyde Dibenzyl Acetal is a versatile acetal derivative of benzaldehyde, valued for its role as a protected aldehyde intermediate and a source of benzaldehyde in controlled-release applications. Its primary commercial significance lies in its utility in fine chemical synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical and fragrance industries where precise control over reactivity is required. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists engaged in multi-step organic synthesis, flavor and fragrance creation, and the development of specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a key building block and protecting group in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fragrance and Flavor Precursor: Serves as a stable precursor that can release benzaldehyde under specific conditions, used in the formulation of complex aromatic compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research laboratories for the synthesis of complex molecules, including natural products and agrochemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty resins and polymers with specific aromatic characteristics.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzaldehyde Dibenzyl Acetal
CAS No.	5784-65-6
Molecular Formula	C21H20O2
Molecular Weight	304.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzaldehyde, dibenzyl acetal; Dibenzyl Benzaldehyde Acetal; α,α-Dibenzyloxybenzylbenzene; Benzylal; (Benzyloxy)(phenyl)methyl benzyl ether; 1,1-Bis(benzyloxy)-1-phenylmethane; Benzaldehyde bis(benzyl acetal); Phenylmethyl benzyl acetal
EINECS	227-307-8

Quality Control

Our Benzaldehyde Dibenzyl Acetal is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which include data from GC, HPLC, and NMR analyses. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in pharmaceutical development and other high-value applications.

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 acids. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

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.