Description

1,4-Dioxane is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound, widely recognized as a powerful aprotic solvent with excellent solvating properties. Its high volatility and ability to dissolve a wide range of organic and inorganic substances make it a critical processing aid in numerous industrial and laboratory applications. This chemical is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical sectors, where its solvent characteristics are leveraged for synthesis, purification, and analysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis & Purification: Primarily used as a solvent in the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and for recrystallization processes.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Serves as a reaction solvent and stabilizer in the production of polyurethanes, polyesters, and other synthetic polymers.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a solvent for chemical reactions, chromatography, and spectroscopy in analytical and research laboratories.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a key solvent and processing aid in the formulation of adhesives, sealants, paints, and coatings.
• Electronics Industry: Used in the cleaning and degreasing of precision electronic components and circuit boards.
• Stabilizer for Chlorinated Solvents: Historically used as a stabilizer for 1,1,1-trichloroethane and other chlorinated hydrocarbons.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dioxane
CAS No.	123-91-1
Molecular Formula	C4H8O2
Molecular Weight	88.11 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Dioxane; Dioxane; 1,4-Diethylene dioxide; Diethylene ether; Diethylene dioxide; Dioxyethylene ether; Glycol ethylene ether; Tetrahydro-1,4-dioxin
EINECS	204-661-8

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dioxane is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer various grades, including Industrial and Reagent grades, with specifications tailored to meet the rigorous demands of our clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Peroxide (as H2O2)	≤ 0.005%
Residue after Evaporation	≤ 0.005%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.422
Boiling Point	101°C
Density (20°C)	1.033 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.