Description

1,1-Diethoxydodecane is a high-purity specialty chemical intermediate belonging to the class of acetals. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, offering controlled reactivity and stability under various conditions. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical industries for the synthesis of complex molecules. Its specific structure makes it a key precursor for creating aldehydes and other fine chemicals.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Synthesis: Serves as a protected aldehyde precursor for the production of long-chain aldehydes used in high-value perfumes and flavoring agents.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where a protected functional group is required.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a key building block in Grignard reactions, nucleophilic additions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions in R&D and production.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins that require specific hydrophobic or chain-length properties.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additive Precursor: Used in the development of performance additives where specific alkoxy groups are needed for functionality.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Diethoxydodecane
CAS No.	53405-98-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₄O₂
Molecular Weight	258.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecane, 1,1-diethoxy-; Dodecylaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; 1,1-Diethoxy Dodecane; Laurinaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Diethyl Dodecyl Acetal; Acetaldehyde, (dodecyl)-, diethyl acetal; 1,1-Bis(ethoxy)dodecane
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Quality Control

Our 1,1-Diethoxydodecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.425 - 1.435
Density (20°C)	0.83 - 0.85 g/mL

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