Dimethyl Acetal | 534-15-6

Description :

An overview of Dimethyl Acetal

Dimethyl Acetal (Acetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal) is an acetal chemical employed as a solvent, flavouring agent, and for organic syntheses. The compound is known for its light scent, its acid-sensitive hydrolysis and its role to protect aldehydes. Dimethyl Acetal is used extensively in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, perfumery and food flavouring.

The compound is an opaque liquid that has a subtle, delicate, sweet odour. Acetal function offers a distinct reactivity that is stable in the most basic conditions, yet cleaved by acid, making it a valuable tool for the protection of chemical groups.

Other related products are Diethyl Acetal, Dimethyl Carbonate, Dimethyl Malonate, as well as other ester and acetal chemicals utilised for organic syntheses.

Applications of Dimethyl Acetal

Organic Synthesis

• It is used to provide protection for aldehydes
• Utilised in a multi-step pharmaceutical synthesis
• It is used in the synthesis of complicated molecules
• It is a technique used in carbohydrate chemistry.
• Utilised in the production of intermediates of acetal
• Applied in developing synthetic methodologies

Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemical

• It is utilised as an intermediate in the synthesis of drugs
• It is used in the process of preparing pharmaceutical substances
• It is used in flavour and chemical fragrance
• It is used in special chemical manufacturing
• Utilised in synthesising bioactive substances

Solvent & Industrial

• It is used as a speciality solvent for certain types of processes
• Used in the printing business
• It is utilised in the manufacture of perfumes and other fragrances.
• Used in flavouring food formulations
• used in electrochemical processes

Safety and Guidelines for Handling

• Highly flammable liquids and vapour
• Do not inhale vapours.
• Wear gloves, goggles and protective clothing while handling
• Use in areas that are well ventilated, far from sources of ignition
• Storage in tightly closed containers far from the heat
• Stay away from acidic substances that are strong (cause the hydrolysis)
• Be sure to follow COA and MSDS guidelines completely.

Where to Buy Dimethyl Acetal?

Dimethyl Acetal Manufacturer

ChemicalBull supplies high-purity Dimethyl Acetal, meeting pharmaceutical and food-grade quality standards.

Dimethyl Acetal Supplier & Distributor

• Available in bulk quantities for pharmaceutical and food use
• High-purity grades (99%, 99.5%)
• Technical and pharmaceutical grades
• COA, MSDS, and specifications provided

MSDS

Includes detailed safety instructions, flammability data, and handling protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Dimethyl Acetal used for?
   

   Used as an aldehyde protecting group in synthesis, as a solvent, as a flavouring agent, as a pharmaceutical intermediate, and in perfumery.
   
   

2. What is the molecular formula?
   

   Chemical formula: C₄H₁₀O₂ or CH₃CH(OCH₃)₂ with molecular weight 90.12 g/mol.
   
   

3. How is it removed after the use of a protecting group?
   

   Easily cleaved under mild acidic aqueous conditions (dilute HCl, acetic acid) to regenerate the free aldehyde.