Description

1,1-Diethoxy-3,5,5-Trimethylhexane is a specialty acetal compound with the CAS number 86198-35-8, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and protecting group in organic synthesis. Its structure makes it particularly useful in reactions requiring controlled release or stability under specific conditions. This chemical is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to develop novel compounds or optimize synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where its acetal group acts as a protective moiety for carbonyl functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Employed as a precursor for creating specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds with desired stability profiles.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a modifier or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: Applied in methodological development and catalysis studies due to its reactivity under acidic conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Diethoxy-3,5,5-Trimethylhexane
CAS No.	86198-35-8
Molecular Formula	C13H28O2
Molecular Weight	216.36 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5,5-Trimethylhexanal Diethyl Acetal; Hexanal, 3,5,5-trimethyl-, 1,1-diethyl acetal; 1,1-Diethoxy-3,5,5-trimethyl-hexane; Diethyl (3,5,5-Trimethylhexylidene) Acetal; 3,5,5-Trimethylhexanal Diethyl Acetal; Acetaldehyde, (3,5,5-trimethylhexylidene)-, diethyl acetal; (3,5,5-Trimethylhexylidene)diethyl Acetal
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Quality Control

Our 1,1-Diethoxy-3,5,5-Trimethylhexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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 away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

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 (20°C)	1.420 - 1.430
Density (20°C)	0.84 - 0.86 g/mL

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