Description

[1,3]Dioxolan-2-Yl-Acetaldehyde is a versatile acetal-protected aldehyde building block, crucial for synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in providing a masked aldehyde functionality that is stable to basic and nucleophilic conditions, enabling complex multi-step syntheses. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fragrances, and complex natural products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: 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 & Fragrance Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for aroma chemicals and specialty flavor compounds.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and novel compound synthesis in R&D laboratories.
• Peptide & Natural Product Synthesis: Facilitates the introduction of aldehyde groups in sensitive synthetic sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	[1,3]Dioxolan-2-Yl-Acetaldehyde
CAS No.	90711-96-9
Molecular Formula	C5H8O3
Molecular Weight	116.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)acetaldehyde; 2-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)ethanal; 1,3-Dioxolane-2-acetaldehyde; Acetaldehyde, (1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-; (1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)acetaldehyde; 2-(2-Oxoethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; 1,3-Dioxolane-2-ethanal
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Quality Control

Our [1,3]Dioxolan-2-Yl-Acetaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/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.