Product Description

Product1,3-Dioxolane
CAS646-06-0
FormulaC3H6O2
Synonym1,3-dixolane, Glycol methylene ether, Glycolformal, Formal glycol, Glycoformal, Dioxolane, Ethylene glycol formal, 1,3-Dioxolan, dihydro-3-dioxole, Dioxolan, 1,3-Dioxacyclopentane, 1,3-Dioxolane, Ethylene glycol formal Formal glycol, 1,3-dioxole,dihydro-, Glycol formal, dioxolane(non-specificname), Dihydro-1,3-dioxole, 1,3-Dioxole, dihydro-

Typical Product Specifications

Refractive Index1.401
Density1.06 g/mL at 25 °C
Vapor Pressure70 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
StabilityBelow 4°C
Vapor Density2.6
Flash Point35 °F
Water solubilitySOLUBLE
Molecular weight74.08
EINECS211-463-5
SMILESC1COCO1
InChI1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-5-3-4-1/h1-3H2
Boiling Point74-75 °F
Melting Point-95 °C
Storage TemperatureRefrigerator
Notes1,3-Dioxolane uses and applications include: Low-boiling solvent and extractant for oils, waxes, dyes, cellulose derivatives; crosslinking agent for phenolic novolac resins; in lithium batteries; produces brightening agent for nickel electroplating; manufacturing of semipermeable membranes; formulating electrolyte solutions for electronic capacitors; octane booster in gasoline; solubilizer in phenolic resin foams; when nitrated, as plasticizer for propellants and explosives; stabilizer for chlorinated solvents; absorp. agent for NOx Suggested storage of 1,3-Dioxolane: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight, away from corrosives
ClassSolvents, Solvent
FunctionSolvents, Intermediates, Resins, Stabilizer, Propellant
IndustryPlating, Pharmaceutical, Solvents
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