Description

4-(Ethoxymethyl)-2-(2-Phenylethenyl)-1,3-Dioxolane is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a dioxolane ring system with an ethoxymethyl and a styryl substituent. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, fragrance, and advanced material sectors for constructing heterocyclic frameworks and functionalized compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring protected aldehyde or ketone functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for creating complex aroma chemicals and flavoring agents due to its potential to form various oxygenated heterocycles.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the research and development of specialty polymers, resins, and functional coatings where the dioxolane group can impart specific chemical or physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures, including natural product analogs and chiral ligands.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Ethoxymethyl)-2-(2-Phenylethenyl)-1,3-Dioxolane
CAS No.	6308-09-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₈O₃
Molecular Weight	234.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(E)-2-Phenylethenyl]-4-(ethoxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; 4-(Ethoxymethyl)-2-styryl-1,3-dioxolane; 2-Styryl-4-ethoxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane; (2-Styryl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol, ethyl ether; 1,3-Dioxolane, 4-(ethoxymethyl)-2-(2-phenylethenyl)-; Ethyl [[2-(2-phenylethenyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methyl] ether
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Ethoxymethyl)-2-(2-Phenylethenyl)-1,3-Dioxolane is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥95% by HPLC), identity confirmation, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment.

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 acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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