Description

5-(Iodomethyl)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxane is a versatile iodinated acetal derivative, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive iodomethyl group, which facilitates efficient carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group transformations under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures and introducing protected aldehyde functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates, leveraging the iodomethyl group for alkylation and chain extension reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific acetal-protected aldehyde precursors.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for introducing the 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane protecting group and for subsequent nucleophilic substitution reactions in multi-step laboratory syntheses.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials where the iodine moiety can be further modified or used in cross-linking reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Critical for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Iodomethyl)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxane
CAS No.	97827-17-3
Molecular Formula	C7H13IO2
Molecular Weight	256.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Iodomethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane; 2,2-Dimethyl-5-(iodomethyl)-1,3-dioxane; 1,3-Dioxane, 5-(iodomethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-; (Iodomethyl)acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal (cyclic); 5-Iodomethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane; Acetaldehyde, (iodomethyl)-, cyclic acetal with neopentyl glycol
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Quality Control

Our 5-(Iodomethyl)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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.