Description

Fumaraldehyde Bis(Dimethyl Acetal) is a versatile acetal-protected dialdehyde derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in providing a masked, stable form of a reactive dialdehyde, enabling controlled reactivity in multi-step chemical processes. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer precursor for specialty polymers and resins.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material for fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing C-C bonds and complex organic frameworks.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Fumaraldehyde Bis(Dimethyl Acetal)
CAS No.	6068-62-8
Molecular Formula	C8H16O4
Molecular Weight	176.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butenedial Bis(Dimethyl Acetal); Fumardialdehyde Bis(Dimethyl Acetal); (E)-2-Butenedial Bis(Dimethyl Acetal); trans-1,4-Dimethoxy-1,4-dimethoxybut-2-ene; 1,1,4,4-Tetramethoxy-2-butene; Tetramethoxybutene; Fumaraldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; 2-Butenedial, Bis(Dimethyl Acetal)
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Quality Control

Our Fumaraldehyde Bis(Dimethyl Acetal) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and moisture. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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