Chemical Name: Acetylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.: 5436-21-5
EC No.: 226-611-4
Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
Molecular Weight: 132.16
Appearance: Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid
Assay: >= 98.0%
Chemical Name: Acetylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.: 5436-21-5
EC No.: 226-611-4
Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
Molecular Weight: 132.16
Appearance: Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid
Assay: >= 98.0%
Acetylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal Quick Details
Chemical Name: Acetylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
Synonyms: 3-Oxobutanal dimethyl acetal; Acetoacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal; Formylacetone dimethyl acetal; 4,4-dimethoxy butan-2-one; 3-oxobutanaldimethylacetal
CAS No.: 5436-21-5
EC No.: 226-611-4
Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
Molecular Weight: 132.16
Appearance: Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid
Assay: >= 98.0%
Acetylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal Specification
| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid |
| Assay (GC) | >= 98.0% |
| Density (20 C) | 0.995 – 1.005 g/cm3 |
| Refractive Index (20 C) | 1.412 – 1.418 |
| Water Content | <= 0.5% |
| Boiling Point | 138 – 142 C |
Acetylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal Applications
Serves as a key organic synthesis intermediate in the fine chemical industry, particularly for pharmaceutical building blocks and heterocyclic compound construction.
Widely used as a masked 1,3-dicarbonyl reagent in ring-closure reactions to synthesize functionalized pyrazoles, pyrimidines, and isoxazoles.
Functions as an intermediate in agrochemical synthesis for the active ingredients of specific fungicides, herbicides, and crop protection chemicals.
Applied as a precursor and flavor synthesis building block in specialized fragrance and specialty chemical formulations.
Acetylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal Packaging & Shipping
Standard Packaging: 200 kg plastic drums or 1000 kg IBC totes.
Customizable Packaging: 25 kg fluorinated HDPE drums or custom steel drums available upon request.
Acetylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal Storage
Temperature: Store in a cool, well-ventilated warehouse below 25 C.
Protection: Keep container tightly sealed, protected from direct sunlight, ambient heat, exposure to moisture, and damp air to prevent acetal hydrolysis.