Description

Benzyloxyacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is a versatile acetal-protected aldehyde derivative, a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a masked aldehyde group, providing stability under basic conditions while allowing for selective deprotection to generate the reactive aldehyde functionality. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries who require precise control over multi-step synthetic sequences.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key synthon for the construction of complex molecules, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aldehyde precursors.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for aromatic aldehydes and acetals used in fine fragrance and flavor formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A fundamental reagent for developing new methodologies, including C-C bond formation and heterocycle synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Material Science: Employed in the surface modification of materials and the creation of functionalized organic frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyloxyacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal
CAS No.	78314-63-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₀O₃
Molecular Weight	224.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Benzyloxy)acetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Diethyl (Benzyloxy)acetal; 1,1-Diethoxy-2-(phenylmethoxy)ethane; (Benzyloxy)acetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; α-(Benzyloxy)acetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; NSC 403058; Benzyloxyacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal
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Quality Control

Our Benzyloxyacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profile. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support development projects requiring specific analytical protocols or custom purity grades.

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, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.