Description

3,3-Bis(Diethylphosphono)Propionaldehyde is a specialized organophosphorus compound featuring a reactive aldehyde group flanked by two diethyl phosphonate moieties. This unique structure makes it a highly valuable key intermediate and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecular frameworks. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors who require precise functionalization and chain extension capabilities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring phosphorus-containing functional groups or specific aldehyde reactivity for further derivatization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the bioactivity of phosphonate esters.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized phosphine-based ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling more efficient and selective chemical transformations.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of flame retardants, plasticizers, and other functional additives where phosphorus incorporation enhances material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Facilitates Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons (HWE) olefination reactions and other carbon-carbon bond forming processes to construct complex olefins and conjugated systems.
• Research & Development: An important reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on developing new synthetic methodologies and exploring novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3,3-Bis(Diethylphosphono)Propionaldehyde
CAS No.	926026-55-3
Molecular Formula	C11H24O5P2
Molecular Weight	298.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl (3-Oxo-3-(diethoxyphosphinyl)propyl)phosphonate; 3,3-Bis(diethoxyphosphoryl)propanal; 3-(Diethoxyphosphoryl)-3-(diethylphosphono)propanal; Propanal, 3,3-bis(diethylphosphono)-; (3-Oxo-3-phosphonopropyl)phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Tetraethyl 3-Oxopropane-1,3-diylbis(phosphonate); 3,3-Bis(P,O-diethylphosphono)propionaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3,3-Bis(Diethylphosphono)Propionaldehyde undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality management systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity, the product should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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