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1,4 Dioxane - GC grade
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1,4-Dioxane is a cyclic ether used primarily as a versatile solvent in laboratory and industrial applications. It dissolves cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose, resins, oils, waxes and dyes, and has been used to stabilize chlorinated solvents such as 1,1,1-trichloroethane against attack by aluminum. This GC grade product features CAS number 123-91-1, molecular formula C4H8O2, and a molecular weight of 88.11. It is stored at ambient temperatures and carries a Danger signal word. Molekula supplies 1,4-Dioxane from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90035708
- CAS Number
- 123-91-1
- IUPAC Name
- 1,4-dioxane
- EC Number
- 204-661-8
- Molecular Formula
- C4H8O2
- Molecular Weight
- 88.11
- Exact Mass
- 88.0524
- SMILES
- C1COCCO1
- InChIKey
- RYHBNJHYFVUHQT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c1-2-6-4-3-5-1/h1-4H2
- PubChem CID
- 31275
Synonyms
- 1,4-Diethylene dioxide
- 1,4-Dioxacyclohexane
- Di(ethylene oxide)
- Diethylene dioxide
- Diethylene ether
- Dioxan
- Dioxane
- p-Dioxane
- Tetrahydro-1,4-dioxin
- Tetrahydro-p-dioxin
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Odour
- Faint pleasant odor
- Melting Point
- 11.75 °C
- Boiling Point
- 101.2 °C
- Density
- 1.03 (relative, water = 1)
- Vapour Pressure
- 3.9 kPa at 20 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.4224
- log P (octanol/water)
- -0.27
Source: PubChem CID 31275 (HSDB, ICSC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1,4-Dioxane used for?
1,4-Dioxane is primarily used as a versatile solvent in laboratory settings, particularly for applications requiring high-purity reagents like gas chromatography.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula for 1,4-Dioxane is C4H8O2 and it has a molecular weight of 88.11 g/mol.
How should 1,4-Dioxane be stored?
This product should be stored at ambient temperature in a secure, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
What grade of 1,4-Dioxane is available?
We currently supply 1,4-Dioxane in GC (Gas Chromatography) grade, ensuring suitability for analytical applications.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can provide 1,4-Dioxane in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes; please contact our sales team for a quote.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.