Description

1,1-Diethoxy-2-Iodoethane is a versatile organoiodine compound and a valuable acetal-protected iodoacetaldehyde equivalent. This chemical serves as a crucial synthetic building block, enabling the introduction of functionalized two-carbon units under mild conditions. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing ethoxyethyl-protected aldehyde functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific halogenated intermediates.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the preparation of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A fundamental building block in methodological development for C-C and C-X bond-forming reactions in organic synthesis.
• Cross-Coupling Reagent: Acts as an electrophilic partner in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to install functionalized ethyl fragments.
• Nucleoside & Amino Acid Analogue Synthesis: Useful in modifying sugar and amino acid backbones for drug discovery and biochemical probes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Diethoxy-2-Iodoethane
CAS No.	51806-20-3
Molecular Formula	C6H13IO2
Molecular Weight	244.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-1,1-diethoxyethane; Iodoacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Diethyl (Iodoacetal) Acetal; 1,1-Diethoxyiodoethane; Ethane, 1,1-diethoxy-2-iodo-; Acetaldehyde, iodo-, diethyl acetal; Iodoacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal
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Quality Control

Our 1,1-Diethoxy-2-Iodoethane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and transfers should be minimized under direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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