1,3-diethoxy-2-propanol

Basic Information

CAS No.	4043-59-8
EC No.	223-736-6
Linear Formula	C7H16O3
Molecular Weight	148.20
Appearance	Colorless to almost colorless clear liquid
Melting Point	Not available (typical reference)
Boiling point	191-192 °C (lit.)
Density	0.95 g/cm³ at 20 °C (lit.)
Solubility	Soluble in most organic solvents
Storage Conditions	Store sealed in a dry place at room temperature in a cool, well-ventilated area
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Organic synthesis intermediate: 1,3-Diethoxy-2-propanol serves as a reliable building block for ether-functionalized compounds and organic transformations. It is commonly used in Acetals and Protected Carbonyl Ethers for Organic Synthesis, where dialkoxy-functionalized structures enable controlled reactivity and intermediate stability.

• Protecting group chemistry: This compound participates in acetal-type transformations and protecting group strategies, particularly in reactions involving carbonyl protection and selective functional group manipulation. These applications are part of the acetal and dialkoxy ether application category.

• Fine chemical intermediate: Applied in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and agrochemical derivatives, especially where diethoxypropyl groups contribute to solubility tuning and structural flexibility.

• Functional molecule construction: Enables precise incorporation of diethoxy-substituted chains into complex functional molecules, supporting the design of advanced intermediates with tailored physicochemical properties.

• Laboratory research: Suitable for exploratory synthesis, method development, and small-scale studies in organic and medicinal chemistry, particularly in acetal chemistry and protecting group strategies.

• Process development: Supports scalable route optimization, pilot-scale synthesis, and custom manufacturing of fine chemical intermediates in both pharmaceutical and specialty chemical production.

1,3-Diethoxy-2-propanol belongs to the Acetals and Protected Carbonyl Ethers application category and is part of our broader portfolio of Ethers for Pharmaceutical Intermediates & Specialty Synthesis, covering acetal derivatives, protecting group chemistry, and ether-based intermediates for API and fine chemical synthesis.

• SDS and COA support: Comprehensive SDS, COA, and technical documentation are readily available upon request to assist with quality verification, regulatory needs, and export requirements.

• Packaging and technical service: Customized packaging options such as 1 kg, 5 kg, and 25 kg HDPE drums with PE liner, combined with professional technical communication for your specific synthesis needs.