Description

(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Cyclododecane is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of alkoxy-substituted cyclic alkanes. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering unique steric and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the tert-butoxy-protected functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing macrocyclic musk compounds and other complex odorants.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the creation of novel polymers, dendrimers, and supramolecular structures with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a protected form of cyclododecanone or a source of the bulky tert-butoxy group for selective reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Cyclododecane
CAS No.	77203-01-1
Molecular Formula	C16H32O
Molecular Weight	240.43 g/mol
Synonyms	tert-Butoxycyclododecane; Cyclododecane, (1,1-dimethylethoxy)-; tert-Butyl Cyclododecyl Ether; 1-(tert-Butoxy)cyclododecane; Cyclododecyl tert-butyl ether; 77203-01-1; (tert-Butoxy)cyclododecane
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Quality Control

Our (1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Cyclododecane is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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