Description

5-Ethyl-1,3-Dioxane-5-Methanol is a versatile cyclic acetal alcohol with a unique chemical structure that serves as a valuable building block and functional intermediate. This compound matters for its ability to impart specific solubility and reactivity profiles in advanced formulations, making it a critical component in performance-driven applications. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers rely on this chemical for synthesizing active ingredients, modifying polymer chains, and creating high-performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, leveraging its reactive hydroxyl and acetal groups.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to enhance the flexibility, adhesion, or chemical resistance of specialty polymers and coatings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Solvent & Co-solvent Systems: Employed in formulations requiring a polar, high-boiling solvent with good solvating power for resins and dyes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry and material science for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Used in the synthesis of aroma chemicals and fixatives due to its stable cyclic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ethyl-1,3-Dioxane-5-Methanol
CAS No.	5187-23-5
Molecular Formula	C7H14O3
Molecular Weight	146.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Ethyl-5-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dioxane; 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-ethyl-1,3-dioxane; 5-Ethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-ylmethanol; Ethyl Dioxane Methanol; 1,3-Dioxane-5-methanol, 5-ethyl-; 5-Ethyl-5-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxacyclohexane
EINECS	225-977-5

Quality Control

Our 5-Ethyl-1,3-Dioxane-5-Methanol is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise purity and identity specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10 g/mL

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