Description

Dioxolane418 is a high-purity, highly volatile cyclic acetal solvent with the CAS registry number 60644-92-0. It is valued for its excellent solvency power and unique reactivity, making it a versatile intermediate and process solvent in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for sensitive formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a solvent and co-monomer in the production of specialty resins, adhesives, and coatings.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Serves as a solvent and stabilizer in the manufacture of pesticides and herbicides.
• Electrolyte Component: Employed in the formulation of advanced electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries due to its stability properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a protecting group for carbonyl compounds and as a solvent for Grignard and other organometallic reactions.
• Extraction & Purification: Effective solvent for the extraction and purification of natural products and fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dioxolane418
CAS No.	60644-92-0
Molecular Formula	C4H8O2
Molecular Weight	88.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dioxolane; 1,3-Dioxacyclopentane; Ethylene glycol formal; Formaldehyde ethylene acetal; Glycol formal; Diox; Dioxolan; NSC 60530
EINECS	262-340-0

Quality Control

Our Dioxolane418 is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure it meets stringent purity and consistency standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.01%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.397 - 1.399
Density (20°C)	1.060 - 1.065 g/mL
Boiling Point	74 - 76°C

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