Description

2,6-Bis(Oxiran-2-Ylmethoxy)-4,8-Dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]Octane is a specialized, high-purity bicyclic epoxy compound. This chemical serves as a critical reactive diluent and cross-linking agent in advanced polymer formulations, valued for its ability to enhance material properties. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the electronics, aerospace, and high-performance coatings industries seeking to improve thermal stability and chemical resistance.

Application

• Epoxy Resin Formulation: Acts as a reactive diluent to reduce viscosity and improve processability without compromising final properties.
• Advanced Composite Materials: Used as a cross-linking agent in fiber-reinforced plastics for aerospace and automotive components.
• Electronic Encapsulants & Underfills: Imparts excellent moisture resistance and thermal stability to protective coatings for semiconductors and circuit boards.
• High-Performance Coatings: A key monomer in formulations for industrial, marine, and corrosion-resistant coatings.
• Adhesive Systems: Enhances the strength, durability, and environmental resistance of structural and specialty adhesives.
• UV-Curable Systems: Can be incorporated into formulations for rapid-cure, low-VOC coatings and inks.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Bis(Oxiran-2-Ylmethoxy)-4,8-Dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]Octane
CAS No.	13374-44-2
Molecular Formula	C12H18O6
Molecular Weight	258.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Bis(2,3-epoxypropoxy)-4,8-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane; 4,8-Dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane, 2,6-bis(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)-; Bicyclic Epoxy Ether; 2,6-Bis(glycidyloxy)-4,8-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane; Epoxy Bicyclic Diether; DGE-DBCO (Diglycidyl Ether of Dioxabicyclooctanediol); 13374-44-2; Bicyclo[3.3.0]octane epoxy derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Bis(Oxiran-2-Ylmethoxy)-4,8-Dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]Octane is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, epoxide content, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and key physical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert gas atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Epoxide Equivalent Weight (EEW)	129 - 135 g/eq
Color (Gardner)	≤ 2
Viscosity @ 25°C	Contact for details
Density @ 20°C	~1.20 g/cm³
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%

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