Description

Ethyl Levulinate Diethyl Acetal is a high-purity specialty chemical intermediate valued for its unique acetal functionality and reactivity. This compound serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, offering a protected form of the levulinate moiety that is stable under basic conditions. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance sectors for the development of novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, leveraging its acetal group as a protective or functional handle.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Acts as a starting material or modifier for creating complex, stable aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures, including heterocycles and chiral compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Reagent: Functions as a specialized reagent in multi-step synthetic processes requiring selective deprotection or transformation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Levulinate Diethyl Acetal
CAS No.	92557-39-6
Molecular Formula	C11H22O4
Molecular Weight	218.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4,4-diethoxy-3-oxopentanoate; Diethyl (3-ethoxy-3-oxopropanoyl)malonaldehyde; 4,4-Diethoxy-3-oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4,4-diethoxy-3-oxovalerate; Levulinic acid ethyl ester diethyl acetal; 3-Oxopentanedioic acid diethyl ester diethyl acetal; Acetaldehyde, (3-ethoxy-1,3-dioxopropyl)-, diethyl acetal
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl Levulinate Diethyl Acetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications are available upon request, supporting compliance in regulated applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.430
Density (20°C)	1.00 - 1.05 g/mL

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