Description

Heptanal-Diethylacetal is a high-purity specialty chemical intermediate, valued for its role as a protected aldehyde building block in organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in providing controlled reactivity, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical industries. This product is essential for R&D chemists and production facilities requiring reliable, high-quality intermediates for fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate for creating green, citrus, and fatty aldehydic notes in perfumery and flavor compositions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used as a protected aldehyde synthon in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Acts as a versatile building block in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemicals: Employed in the production of certain pesticide and herbicide intermediates.
• Specialty Chemicals: Utilized in the manufacture of surfactants, plasticizers, and other functional chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Heptanal-Diethylacetal
CAS No.	688-82-4
Molecular Formula	C11H24O2
Molecular Weight	188.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Diethoxyheptane; Heptanal Diethyl Acetal; n-Heptanal Diethyl Acetal; Diethyl Heptylidene Malonate (obsolete); Heptane, 1,1-diethoxy-; Heptylidene Diethyl Acetal; Ethyl Heptanal Acetal
EINECS	211-704-6

Quality Control

Our Heptanal-Diethylacetal is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, IR, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming the product meets the agreed specifications for your application.

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 strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.410 - 1.415
Density (20°C)	0.825 - 0.835 g/mL

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