Description

1-(1,1-Dimethoxyethoxy)Butane is a specialized acetal derivative with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate and protecting group reagent. Its value lies in its ability to act as a masked aldehyde or ketone equivalent, enabling controlled synthetic transformations in sensitive chemical processes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for complex organic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where aldehyde functionality needs protection.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor and protecting group reagent in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures, including natural products.
• Chemical Research: Utilized as a model compound or reagent in methodological development and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1,1-Dimethoxyethoxy)Butane
CAS No.	85153-54-4
Molecular Formula	C8H18O3
Molecular Weight	162.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Butanal, 2,2-dimethoxy-, dimethyl acetal; 1,1-Dimethoxy-2-ethoxybutane; 2,2-Dimethoxybutyl ethyl ether; Butane, 1-(1,1-dimethoxyethoxy)-; Ethyl 2,2-dimethoxybutyl ether; Acetaldehyde, (1-ethoxybutyl)-, dimethyl acetal
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Quality Control

Our 1-(1,1-Dimethoxyethoxy)Butane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for all commercial quantities, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO standards where required.

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. This material is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.405 - 1.415
Density (20°C)	0.90 - 0.95 g/mL

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