Description

2-Ketoisooctaldehydedimethylacetal is a high-purity specialty chemical intermediate with the CAS number 53684-58-5. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in complex organic syntheses, enabling the creation of advanced molecular structures. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a critical building block for fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in organic chemistry research for methodology development and the construction of complex carbon skeletons.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ketoisooctaldehydedimethylacetal
CAS No.	53684-58-5
Molecular Formula	C11H22O3
Molecular Weight	202.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Keto-iso-octanal dimethyl acetal; 2-Oxooctanal dimethyl acetal; 1,1-Dimethoxy-2-oxooctane; Isooctylglyoxal dimethyl acetal; 2-Oxooctanal, dimethyl acetal; 2-Ketooctanal dimethyl acetal; Dimethyl (2-oxooctylidene) acetal
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ketoisooctaldehydedimethylacetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.