Description

2,5-Dioxahexanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester is a high-purity diester compound with a unique chemical structure, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional nature, providing two reactive ester groups and an ether linkage for creating complex polymers and fine chemicals. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for constructing complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring ether and ester functional groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or co-monomer in the synthesis of specialty polyesters and polyethers with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A building block for creating the rigid-rod structures required in electronic display and lighting materials.
• Crosslinking Agent: Utilized in resin and coating formulations to introduce ester-based crosslinks, enhancing durability and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing heterocyclic compounds and complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dioxahexanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	88754-66-9
Molecular Formula	C8H12O6
Molecular Weight	204.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 2,5-dioxahexanedioate; Dimethyl Diglycolate; Diglycolic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Oxydiacetic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Bis(methoxycarbonylmethoxy)methane; 2,5-Dioxahexanedioic acid, dimethyl ester; Methyl diglycolate; (Methoxycarbonylmethoxy)acetic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dioxahexanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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