Description

1,3-Dioxolane, 4,4-Dimethyl-5-Methylene-2-(1-Methylethyl)- is a specialized heterocyclic compound featuring a dioxolane ring system with methylene and isopropyl substituents. This unique structure makes it a valuable versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications requiring precise chemical functionality.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring complex ether or acetal functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its unique ring system can contribute to biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor or intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and advanced polymers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in academic and industrial research for creating novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts due to its oxygen-rich heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty resins and polymers with specific thermal or chemical properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,3-Dioxolane, 4,4-Dimethyl-5-Methylene-2-(1-Methylethyl)-
CAS No.	89995-44-8
Molecular Formula	C9H16O2
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4-Dimethyl-5-methylene-2-(1-methylethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; 2-Isopropyl-4,4-dimethyl-5-methylene-1,3-dioxolane; 5-Methylene-4,4-dimethyl-2-isopropyl-1,3-dioxolane; (Isopropylidene)acetone cyclic ethylene acetal; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,3-Dioxolane, 4,4-Dimethyl-5-Methylene-2-(1-Methylethyl)- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all relevant specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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