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1,3-Dioxolane, 99.5%, stab.
Description
As a solvent, in Mannich reaction, as an electrolyte in batteries.1,3-Dioxolane is used as a solvent for paints, cellulose esters and in organic synthesis. It is used as an extragent for waxes, fats and oils, stabilizer for halogenated hydrocarbons and co monomer in polyacetals preparation. It is used as finishing agent and swelling agent in textiles. It acts as an intermediate for the preparation of acyclovir and vandetanib. It is an essential ingredient in industrial polymers. In polymerization reactions, it acts as a chain length regulator and a chain transfer agent.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -95°C |
Density | 1.06 g/mL |
Boiling Point | 74°C to 75°C |
Flash Point | 1°C (34°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.4 |
Quantity | 250 mL |
UN Number | UN1166 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water,ethanol,ether,n-octanol,acetone,chloroform,dichloromethane,ethyl Acetate and methanol. |
Formula Weight | 74.08 |
Percent Purity | 99.5% |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Product Code |
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10244327 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/05/2025 | 042897.AK,042897.M1 |
Y08K034 | Certificate of Analysis | 04/12/2024 | 042897.AK,042897.K2,042897.M1 |
10222418 | Certificate of Analysis | 06/12/2022 | 042897.AK,042897.K2,042897.M1 |
10244327 | Certificate of Analysis | 27/10/2022 | 042897.AK,042897.K2,042897.M1 |
U30I027 | Certificate of Analysis | 19/09/2022 | 042897.AK,042897.K2,042897.M1 |
Safety and Handling


- 1,3-Dioxolane
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,3-Dioxolane
RUO – Research Use Only
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