Description

5,8-Dioxaspiro[3.4]Octane-2,2-Diyldimethanol is a specialized spirocyclic diol building block with a unique molecular architecture. This compound matters for its bifunctional reactivity, offering two primary hydroxyl groups on a rigid, oxygen-containing spirocyclic scaffold, which is valuable for synthesizing advanced materials with controlled properties. It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for applications ranging from linker chemistry to the development of novel monomers and cross-linking agents.

Application

• As a bifunctional monomer for the synthesis of specialty polyesters, polycarbonates, and polyurethanes with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• As a rigid linker or spacer in pharmaceutical chemistry for drug discovery and the development of prodrugs.
• In the formulation of advanced epoxy resin systems and other thermosetting polymers, where its structure can influence cross-link density and final material performance.
• As a key chemical intermediate in agrochemical research for creating novel active ingredients with specific steric and electronic profiles.
• For the development of dendrimers and hyperbranched polymers, utilizing its symmetrical diol functionality for controlled growth.
• In material science research for creating porous organic polymers (POPs) or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) where the spiro center can introduce specific geometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,8-Dioxaspiro[3.4]Octane-2,2-Diyldimethanol
CAS No.	1788043-96-8
Molecular Formula	C9H16O4
Molecular Weight	188.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,8-dioxaspiro[3.4]octane; 5,8-Dioxaspiro[3.4]octane-2,2-dimethanol; Spirocyclic diol ether; 1,1-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; 2,5-Dioxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1,1-dimethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,8-Dioxaspiro[3.4]Octane-2,2-Diyldimethanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance for your synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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