Description

Acyloin CAS NO 57419-49-5 is a specialized organic compound belonging to the acyloin chemical class, characterized by its α-hydroxy ketone structure. This intermediate is highly valued for its role in facilitating complex carbon-carbon bond formations and serving as a versatile precursor in fine chemical synthesis. It is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors who require high-purity building blocks for innovative synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific chiral centers or complex ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive moiety enables efficient structural modifications.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a crucial building block for fragrances, flavors, and specialty dyes that demand high-purity organic intermediates.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodologies like acyloin condensations and as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Utilized in the synthesis of chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acyloin
CAS No.	57419-49-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	α-Hydroxy ketone; Benzoin (related structural class); Acetoin (simpler homologue); 2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone (common IUPAC-style name for parent structure); Acyloin compound; 1,2-Diketone reduction product; α-Ketol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Acyloin CAS NO 57419-49-5 is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results for parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP and ISO 9001 principles, ensuring reliability for your critical B2B applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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