Description

2,2-Dimethyl-5-Ethoxycarbonyl-1,3-Dioxane is a specialized heterocyclic compound featuring a 1,3-dioxane ring, which serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its role as a protected form of a carbonyl or diol functionality, enabling controlled reactivity in complex chemical transformations. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring protected aldehyde or ketone groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for fragrances, flavors, and other specialty chemicals where controlled release of a carbonyl moiety is necessary.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with acetal linkages.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including studies on protecting group strategies and ring-opening reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dimethyl-5-Ethoxycarbonyl-1,3-Dioxane
CAS No.	82962-54-7
Molecular Formula	C9H16O4
Molecular Weight	188.22 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Ethoxycarbonyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane; Ethyl 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-5-carboxylate; 1,3-Dioxane-5-carboxylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, ethyl ester; 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Acetaldehyde diethyl acetal, cyclic ester with ethyl acetoacetate (related process)
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Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dimethyl-5-Ethoxycarbonyl-1,3-Dioxane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.