Chloroacetaldehyde diethyl acetal, CAS No. 621-62-5

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621-62-5

Catalog No. EBD49204

CAS 621-62-5

Name Chloroacetaldehyde diethyl acetal

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Diethylchloroacetal Chloroacetal Ethane,2-chloro-1,1-diethoxy- Chloroacetaldehydediethylacetal

Molecular Formula: C6H13ClO2

Molecular Weight: 152.62

MDL Number: MFCD00000949

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Other Basic Synthetic Reagents

Product Description:

Chloroacetaldehyde diethyl acetal is an organic compound with the formula ClCH2CH(OCH2CH3)2. It is a protected form of chloroacetaldehyde, presenting as a colorless to pale yellow liquid. This compound is a versatile synthetic building block, primarily valued for its reactivity as a masked electrophile. Its primary application is in organic synthesis, where it serves as a key precursor for the introduction of the chloroacetaldehyde moiety. It is widely used in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, particularly imidazoles and other nitrogen-containing rings, which are important scaffolds in medicinal chemistry. The acetal group protects the aldehyde functionality, allowing for manipulation under basic conditions before deprotection to reveal the reactive aldehyde. As a reagent, it is also employed in the preparation of various fine chemicals and intermediates. Due to its lachrymatory properties and potential toxicity, it requires careful handling under appropriate safety conditions in a laboratory or industrial setting.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: -45 °C

Boiling Point: 157 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 50 °C

Density: 1.018 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility: 1.8 g/L (20 °C )

Refractivity: n20/D 1.416(lit.)

Storage: Flammables area

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 3

Transport Codes: 1993C