Description

Ethyl diethoxyacetate (CAS No. 6065-82-3) is a high-purity organic ester with the molecular formula C₈H₁₆O₄, widely utilized in synthetic chemistry and industrial applications. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name ethyl 2,2-diethoxyacetate, is characterized by its clear to pale yellow liquid appearance and mild ester-like odor. With a molecular weight of 176.21 g/mol, it serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its unique diethoxyacetate structure makes it valuable for acetal formation and as a precursor in organic transformations. Packaged under inert gas to ensure stability, our Ethyl diethoxyacetate is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥98% by GC) and consistency, making it ideal for research and production environments. Suitable for use under controlled conditions, this product is available in various packaging options to meet laboratory and bulk-scale requirements.

Properties

• CAS Number: 6065-82-3
• Complexity: 118
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2,2-diethoxyacetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O4/c1-4-10-7(9)8(11-5-2)12-6-3/h8H,4-6H2,1-3H3
• InChI Key: XCLBIKIQSCTANZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 176.10485899
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O4
• Molecular Weight: 176.21
• SMILES: CCOC(C(=O)OCC)OCC
• Topological: 44.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 176.10485899
• Synonyms: Ethyl diethoxyacetate, Acetic acid, diethoxy-, ethyl ester, Diethoxyacetic acid ethyl ester, EINECS 227-999-8, ACETIC ACID,DIETHOXY,ETHYL ESTER, Acetic acid, 2,2-diethoxy-, ethyl ester, DTXSID2064101, DTXCID2042854, 227-999-8, inchi=1/c8h16o4/c1-4-10-7(9)8(11-5-2)12-6-3/h8h,4-6h2,1-3h, xclbikiqsctanz-uhfffaoysa-n, 6065-82-3, ethyl 2,2-diethoxyacetate, MFCD00009231, ETHYL-2,2-DIETHOXYACETATE, Diethoxy-acetic acid ethyl ester, Glyoxylic acid ethyl ester diethyl acetal, Ethyldiethoxyacetate, ethyl bis(ethyloxy)acetate, Ethyl diethoxyacetate, 97%, SCHEMBL143815, Ethyl Glyoxylate Diethyl Acetal, SCHEMBL4852525, STR03318, SBB089170, AKOS009157532, DIETHOXY ACETIC ACID ETHYLESTER, CS-W001603, HY-W001603, SY009521, DB-002716, D1883, NS00034424, EN300-39039, F0001-1587, Z381787790

Application

Ethyl diethoxyacetate is primarily employed as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of acetals and other functionalized compounds. Its reactivity makes it valuable in pharmaceutical research for constructing complex molecular frameworks. Additionally, it finds use in agrochemical production as a precursor for herbicides and plant growth regulators. The compound’s stability and solubility in common organic solvents also facilitate its application in specialty chemical manufacturing.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (66.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (66.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (66.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (66.7%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (66.7%)
• STOT SE 3 (66.7%)

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