Description

1,8-Dimethoxyoctane is a linear aliphatic diether compound, serving as a versatile building block and specialty solvent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional methoxy-terminated structure makes it valuable for applications requiring controlled reactivity and specific solvation properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking high-purity intermediates.

Application

• As a protected diol precursor or linker molecule in multi-step organic synthesis.
• Utilized as a specialty solvent for reactions sensitive to protic or highly polar environments.
• Employed in the synthesis of crown ether analogs and other macrocyclic compounds.
• Acts as a phase-transfer catalyst component or co-solvent in specific industrial processes.
• Used in polymer research as a monomer or chain modifier for polyethers.
• Serves as a standard or reference material in analytical chemistry and chromatography.
• Potential application as an intermediate for fragrance and flavor ingredients.
• Investigated for use in electrolyte formulations for energy storage devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Dimethoxyoctane
CAS No.	51306-09-3
Molecular Formula	C10H22O2
Molecular Weight	174.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Octane, 1,8-dimethoxy-; 1,8-Bis(methoxy)octane; Dimethoxyoctane; Octamethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether; 1,8-Dimethoxy-n-octane; O,O'-Dimethyloctamethyleneglycol; Octamethyleneglycol Dimethyl Ether
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Quality Control

Our 1,8-Dimethoxyoctane is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized and highly volatile, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when in partially used containers to maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature: 2°C to 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.425
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.86 - 0.88
Boiling Point	Approx. 220 - 225 °C

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