Description

Glycerol Alpha,Alpha'-Diallyl Ether is a specialized organic compound featuring a glycerol backbone functionalized with two allyl ether groups. This unique bifunctional structure, containing both ether linkages and reactive terminal alkenes, makes it a valuable versatile building block for advanced polymer synthesis and chemical modification. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in industries focused on creating high-performance resins, specialty coatings, and functional polymers.

Application

• Crosslinking Agent & Monomer: Serves as a key monomer or crosslinker in the production of thermosetting resins, including allyl-functional epoxy resins and unsaturated polyester resins.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce allyl ether functionality into polymer backbones, enabling subsequent thiol-ene click chemistry or other post-polymerization modifications to tailor material properties.
• Specialty Coatings & Adhesives: Imparts improved flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance in the formulation of high-performance industrial coatings, inks, and adhesives.
• Dendrimer & Hyperbranched Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a core or branching unit in the controlled synthesis of complex dendritic macromolecular architectures.
• Photopolymer & UV-Curable Systems: Utilized in formulations for UV-curable coatings and 3D printing resins, where the allyl groups can participate in radical polymerization initiated by light.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Functions as a protected or functionalized glycerol derivative in multi-step organic syntheses for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycerol Alpha,Alpha'-Diallyl Ether
CAS No.	17018-07-4
Molecular Formula	C9H16O3
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(allyloxy)-2-propanol; 2-Propanol, 1,3-bis(2-propen-1-yloxy)-; 1,3-Diallyloxy-2-propanol; Glycerol 1,3-diallyl ether; Diallyl glycerol ether; Bis(allyloxy)propanol; 1,3-Di-O-allylglycerol; Glyceryl α,α'-diallyl ether
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Quality Control

Our production of Glycerol Alpha,Alpha'-Diallyl Ether adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon), please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.460
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.98 - 1.02

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