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2-(Benzyloxy)acetaldehyde (CAS 60656-87-3)

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CAS Number:
60656-87-3
Purity:
97%
Molecular Weight:
150.17
Molecular Formula:
C9H10O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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2-(Benzyloxy)acetaldehyde is a compound used in organic chemistry research due to its functional groups, which make it an intermediate in a variety of synthetic pathways. It is frequently employed in the formation of heterocyclic compounds and as an aldehyde component in aldol and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. The benzyloxy moiety serves as a protecting group that can be removed under specific conditions, allowing for selective transformations. Studies involving 2-(Benzyloxy)acetaldehyde often focus on optimizing reaction conditions to increase yields and selectivity for target molecules. Additionally, this compound is used to investigate mechanisms of chemical reactivity and to develop new synthetic methodologies. Its stability under various reaction conditions and the ability to introduce complexity into a molecular structure are aspects that are typically explored to expand the utility of 2-(Benzyloxy)acetaldehyde in synthetic organic chemistry.


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2-(Benzyloxy)acetaldehyde, 1 g

sc-208936
1 g
$91.00