1,3-Dioxolane

1,3-Dioxolane is a powerful aprotic solvent for use in formulations, in production processes, or even as a reactant.

Product Details

Formula:

C3H6O2

CAS Number:

646-06-0

Also Known As:

Ethylene Glycol Methylene Ether; Formaldehyde Ethylene Acetal

Structure:

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applications:

It can be used in paint formulations and as a carrier fluid in film coatings. Dioxolane is also an effective solvent for dissolving polar polymers, including polyesters, epoxies, urethanes, and polyacrylamide.

1,3-Dioxolane may be considered as a suitable replacement for NMP (N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone) or THF (Tetrahydrofuran). Users would need to make this determination themselves.

Also referred to as Ethylene Glycol Methylene Ether or Formaldehyde Ethylene Acetal.

Packaging:

Drums

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling Point, °C

78

Density, g/cm3

1.06

Flash Point, °C

2

Melting point, °C

−95

Molecular weight, g/mol

74.08

Odor

Mild, ethereal odor

Purity, %

99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.401

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