Description

1,2,8-Trimethoxyoctane is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of methoxylated alkanes. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and functional component in advanced organic synthesis and material science. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Employed as a precursor in the production of specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent for introducing methoxyalkyl groups in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive in the development of specialized polymers and coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies and novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,2,8-Trimethoxyoctane
CAS No.	62635-58-9
Molecular Formula	C11H24O3
Molecular Weight	204.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Octane, 1,2,8-trimethoxy-; 1,2,8-Trimethoxy-octane; NSC 163248
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Quality Control

Our 1,2,8-Trimethoxyoctane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized and highly volatile, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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