Description

2,4,7,10-Tetraoxadodecane-1,12-Diol is a high-purity polyether diol, a versatile chemical building block characterized by its unique hydrophilic polyether backbone. This compound is valued for its ability to impart flexibility, hydrophilicity, and reactivity into polymer chains, making it essential for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by formulators and researchers in the polymer, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical industries for developing tailored polyurethanes, functional coatings, and specialty surfactants.

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing hydrophilic and flexible polyurethane elastomers, adhesives, and sealants.
• Specialty Coatings: Used to formulate waterborne and high-performance coatings with enhanced flexibility and adhesion properties.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Intermediate: Serves as a hydrophilic spacer or building block in the synthesis of non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers.
• Pharmaceutical Excipients: Potential use as a polymer carrier or solubilizing agent in controlled drug delivery systems.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a reactive diluent or crosslinker in epoxy and other thermoset resin systems.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in organic synthesis for creating complex molecules with polyether segments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,7,10-Tetraoxadodecane-1,12-Diol
CAS No.	100208-38-6
Molecular Formula	C8H18O6
Molecular Weight	210.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethylene glycol di(2-hydroxyethyl) ether; 3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatetradecane-1,14-diol; Bis(2-hydroxyethoxyethyl) ether; Tetraethylene glycol; PEG-4; 2,2'-[Oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy)]bis-ethanol; Tetraglycol; 1,11-Dihydroxy-3,6,9-trioxaundecane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4,7,10-Tetraoxadodecane-1,12-Diol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and safety data is provided with every shipment.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Hydroxyl Value	Contact for details
Acid Value	≤ 0.1 mg KOH/g
Refractive Index (20°C)	Contact for details
Density (20°C)	Contact for details

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