Description

2,4-Dimethyl(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Ylmethyl)Benzene is a specialized aromatic compound featuring a dioxolane-protected aldehyde or ketone functionality, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. Its core value lies in its role as a protected formyl or acyl synthon, enabling complex organic synthesis under conditions where the free carbonyl group would be incompatible. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity, structurally defined building blocks for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key protected precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in research and development for constructing complex aromatic and heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments where specific aromatic substitution patterns are required.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, and polymer modifiers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethyl(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Ylmethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	898759-33-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight	192.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dioxolane, 2-[(2,4-dimethylphenyl)methyl]-; 2-[(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)methyl]-1,3-dioxolane; (2,4-Dimethylbenzyl)ethylene acetal; 2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde ethylene acetal; 2,4-Dimethyl-α,α'-ethylenedioxy-toluene; Protected 2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our production of 2,4-Dimethyl(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Ylmethyl)Benzene adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow 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.