Acetal, also referred to as Acetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal, is a clear, colorless liquid that possesses a distinct fruity fragrance. Its chemical formula is CH3CH(OC2H5)2. This compound is alternatively known as 1,1-Diethoxyethane. While it exhibits slight solubility in water, it demonstrates a high degree of solubility in organic solvents, including ethanol and ether.
Bluster product line was created to satisfy the demanding requirements of Gas Chromatography (GC) and GC-Headspace analysis. The ECD, FID, and MS detection are exhaustively checked. Bluster products are developed for the highest analytical accuracy – meticulously tested in ECD, FID, and MS detection while optimizing the signal-to-noise ratio for vital retention times. Bluster's solvents comply with the Ph. Eur., USP, and EPA regulations and are specifically intended for headspace gas chromatography applications such as residual solvent analysis in pharmaceuticals, excipients, and pesticide residue analysis. Bluster’s remarkable production process allows the company to provide exceptionally pure solvents in smaller, more convenient packaging, enabling for timely and economical shipping without compromising quality. These solvents deliver Bluster’s customers precise, reliable, and reproducible analytical results.
Application :
- Acetal GC is commonly used as a reference standard or solvent in GC.
- It can also be used to synthesize mixed acetal glycosides via transacetalation.
- It can react with diketene to form ethyl 5-ethoxy-3-oxohexanoate in the presence of titanium chloride.
Key features :
- High purity and minimal impurities
- Ideal for analyzing light, volatile organic compounds in gas chromatography
- Versatile chemical reagent