Description

1-(1-Ethoxyethoxy)-2-Methylpropane is a specialty organic compound belonging to the class of acetals, specifically an acetal of isobutyraldehyde. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and protecting group reagent in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is particularly valuable for industries requiring controlled reactivity and high-purity building blocks, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where its acetal group acts as a protective moiety for aldehydes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacturing of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Employed as a building block for creating complex aroma chemicals and flavoring agents due to its volatile nature.
• Polymer and Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or modifier in specialty polymer formulations to alter physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for multi-step synthetic routes requiring aldehyde protection.
• Solvent for Specialized Reactions: Functions as a reaction medium for specific transformations where its properties are advantageous.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-(1-Ethoxyethoxy)-2-Methylpropane
CAS No.	6986-51-2
Molecular Formula	C8H18O2
Molecular Weight	146.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Isobutyraldehyde Diethyl Acetal; 2-Methylpropanal Diethyl Acetal; 1,1-Diethoxy-2-methylpropane; Ethyl Isobutyraldehyde Acetal; Diethyl Isobutyral Acetal; Acetaldehyde, (1,1-diethoxy-2-methylpropyl)-; NSC 403697
EINECS	230-242-9

Quality Control

Our 1-(1-Ethoxyethoxy)-2-Methylpropane is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.395 - 1.405
Density (20°C)	0.820 - 0.840 g/mL

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