Description

1,4-Dioxan-2-One is a high-purity cyclic ester monomer, also known as 1,4-dioxane-2-one, with the CAS registry number 3041-16-5. This compound serves as a critical building block for the synthesis of advanced biodegradable polymers, offering significant value in the development of sustainable materials. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and specialty plastics industries seeking to create resorbable polymers with controlled degradation profiles.

Application

• Biodegradable Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing poly(p-dioxanone) (PPDO) and other aliphatic polyesters used in medical devices.
• Medical Implants: Used in the manufacture of bioresorbable sutures, surgical meshes, bone fixation devices, and drug delivery systems.
• Controlled-Release Formulations: Employed in creating polymer matrices for the sustained release of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Tissue Engineering: Serves as a precursor for scaffolds that support cell growth and tissue regeneration.
• Specialty Plastics: Used in R&D for developing high-performance, environmentally friendly plastics and coatings.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for creating complex ester-based molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dioxan-2-One
CAS No.	3041-16-5
Molecular Formula	C4H6O3
Molecular Weight	102.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dioxane-2-one; p-Dioxanone; p-Dioxan-2-one; 1,4-Dioxan-2-on; PDO; Para-dioxanone; 2H-1,4-Dioxin-2-one, tetrahydro-
EINECS	221-245-4

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dioxan-2-One is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality protocols are designed to meet the rigorous standards of the polymer and medical device industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0 %
Melting Point	93 - 97 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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