Description

1-(1,1-Diethoxyethoxy)Butane is a specialized acetal derivative used as a versatile protecting group and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its ability to mask carbonyl functionalities under mild conditions, enabling complex multi-step reactions with high selectivity and yield. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the production of active ingredients and novel molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a crucial reagent for constructing specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological development and exploratory chemistry for new reaction pathways.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can act as a modifier or chain-transfer agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Specifically used for the protection of aldehydes, facilitating selective transformations in complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1,1-Diethoxyethoxy)Butane
CAS No.	85153-55-5
Molecular Formula	C10H22O3
Molecular Weight	190.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Butane, 1-(1,1-diethoxyethoxy)-; 1,1-Diethoxyethyl Butyl Ether; Acetaldehyde Butyl Ethyl Acetal; Butyl Ethyl Acetal; Ethyl Butyl Acetal; 1-Butoxy-1,1-diethoxyethane; (1,1-Diethoxyethoxy)butane; EINECS 285-... (Contact for details)

Quality Control

Our 1-(1,1-Diethoxyethoxy)Butane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential contamination.

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)	0.88 - 0.92 g/mL

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