Description

5,5-Dimethyl-2-Octyl-1,3-Dioxane CAS NO 6974-80-7 is a specialized cyclic acetal compound. It serves as a valuable intermediate and functional ingredient, prized for its unique structural properties that impart stability and specific reactivity. This chemical is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds or enhance product performance.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Used as a precursor or building block in the synthesis of novel aroma chemicals and flavoring agents, contributing to unique scent profiles and stability.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key protected intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly useful for introducing specific alkyl chains or creating complex molecular architectures.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed as a modifier or cross-linking agent to alter the physical properties of polymers, such as flexibility, hydrophobicity, or chemical resistance.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additives: Can be utilized in the formulation of high-performance additives to improve lubricity, stability, or corrosion inhibition in industrial fluids.
• Surface Active Agents: Serves as a hydrophobic component in the development of non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers for specialized formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in research and development for the synthesis of potential pharmacologically active molecules, leveraging its acetal functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5-Dimethyl-2-Octyl-1,3-Dioxane
CAS No.	6974-80-7
Molecular Formula	C14H28O2
Molecular Weight	228.37 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Octyl-5,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane; 5,5-Dimethyl-2-n-octyl-1,3-dioxane; 1,3-Dioxane, 5,5-dimethyl-2-octyl-; Dioxane, 5,5-dimethyl-2-octyl-1,3-; Octane, 1,1'-(5,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-2,2-diyl)bis-
EINECS	230-200-4

Quality Control

Our 5,5-Dimethyl-2-Octyl-1,3-Dioxane is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, identity, and consistency, meeting the specifications required for advanced synthetic applications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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