Description

Pinacol Monoformate is a specialized organic compound primarily used as a versatile intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique structure, which serves as a protected form of pinacol and a formylating agent, enabling precise chemical transformations. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring pinacol-like structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where its formate group introduces specific functionality.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a protected diol equivalent and a source of the formyl group in multi-step laboratory and industrial-scale reactions.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate or ligand precursor in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Potential monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with tailored thermal or solubility properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of complex ester and ether compounds for specialty applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pinacol Monoformate
CAS No.	65184-58-9
Molecular Formula	C7H14O3
Molecular Weight	146.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-butanediol monoformate; 2,3-Dimethylbutane-2,3-diol 2-formate; Pinacolyl formate; 3-Hydroxy-2,3-dimethylbutan-2-yl formate; 1,1,2,2-Tetramethylethylene glycol monoformate; 2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)butane monoformate; Pinacol monofomiate
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Quality Control

Our Pinacol Monoformate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02

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