Description

1,4-Dioxa-Spiro[4.5]Decane-8-Carbaldehyde is a versatile spirocyclic acetal aldehyde, serving as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an aldehyde group and a protected diol moiety, makes it invaluable for constructing complex molecular architectures with high stereochemical control. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of chiral drugs, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents and antiviral compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is required for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis (e.g., hydrogenation, oxidation).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring complex cyclic ether structures.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable tool in methodological research for developing new synthetic routes and studying reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dioxa-Spiro[4.5]Decane-8-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	93245-98-8
Molecular Formula	C9H14O3
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Formyl-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane; 1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]decane-8-carboxaldehyde; Cyclohexanone ethylene ketal-4-carbaldehyde; 4-Formylcyclohexanone ethylene ketal; Spiro[1,3-dioxolane-2,1'-cyclohexane]-4'-carbaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dioxa-Spiro[4.5]Decane-8-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 frameworks.

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 place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material is easily oxidized; ensure containers are properly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.