Description

4-n-Hexyl-Benzaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is a specialized aromatic acetal compound, valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate and building block in organic chemistry. Its chemical structure, featuring a hexyl side chain and a protected aldehyde group, makes it particularly useful for introducing specific lipophilic aromatic motifs into target molecules. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring lipophilic aromatic components.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific activity profiles.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the development of unique aromatic aldehydes and acetals for specialty scent and flavor molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Acts as a protected benzaldehyde derivative in multi-step synthetic routes, including Grignard reactions and nucleophilic additions.
• Material Science Precursor: Utilized in the research and development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in related chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Hexyl-Benzaldehyde Diethyl Acetal
CAS No.	89511-01-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₈O₂
Molecular Weight	264.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzaldehyde, 4-hexyl-, diethyl acetal; 4-Hexylbenzaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Diethyl (4-hexylphenyl)methanediol; p-Hexylbenzaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; 1,1-Diethoxy-4-hexylbenzene; (4-Hexylphenyl)methanediyl diethyl ether; Acetal of 4-Hexylbenzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 4-n-Hexyl-Benzaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

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. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability, although the product is stable at room temperature for shorter periods. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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