Description

Succinaldehyde Bis(Dimethyl Acetal) is a versatile acetal-protected dialdehyde derivative, offering enhanced stability and handling characteristics compared to its parent aldehyde. This compound serves as a crucial protected synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing heterocyclic compounds, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and complex natural product analogs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aldehyde functionality.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer precursor for specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of flavors, fragrances, dyes, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a masked 1,4-dicarbonyl equivalent in multi-step synthetic routes, including cyclization and chain-extension reactions.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Succinaldehyde Bis(Dimethyl Acetal)
CAS No.	6922-39-0
Molecular Formula	C8H18O4
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Butanedial Bis(dimethyl acetal); Succindialdehyde Bis(dimethyl acetal); Tetramethoxybutane; Butane-1,4-dial Bis(dimethyl acetal); 1,1,4,4-Tetramethoxybutane; Dimethyl Succinaldehyde Bis(acetal); Succinaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; Butanedial Dimethyl Acetal
EINECS	230-029-5

Quality Control

Our Succinaldehyde Bis(Dimethyl Acetal) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Standard quality parameters include assay (by GC or HPLC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and control of key impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon) is recommended to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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