Description

Ketoketal CAS NO 56309-94-5 is a high-purity, versatile chemical intermediate belonging to the class of ketals, known for its role in protecting carbonyl groups in complex organic syntheses. This compound is critical for ensuring high yields and selectivity in multi-step reactions, particularly where sensitive functional groups are present. It is an essential building block for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality reagents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key protecting group reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), enabling complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where selective protection of ketone functionalities is required.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a crucial intermediate in the production of flavors, fragrances, and specialty chemicals.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials that require controlled release or specific degradation profiles.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ketoketal
CAS No.	56309-94-5
Molecular Formula	C7H14O2
Molecular Weight	130.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Diethoxy-2-butanone; 2-Butanone, 1,1-diethoxy-; Ethyl 1,1-diethoxybutyl ketone; Diethyl butan-2-ylidene malonate ketal; Butan-2-one, 1,1-diethoxy-; Ketoketal (common name)
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Quality Control

Our Ketoketal is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled 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/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	1.410 - 1.415
Density	0.92 - 0.96 g/mL

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