Dimethyl isosorbide, 98%

Name: Dimethyl isosorbide, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010289

About Dimethyl isosorbide, 98%

Dimethyl isosorbide (CAS 5306-85-4) is an ether building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of ≥99%. The compound has the formula C8H14O4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 174.19 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (3S,3aR,6R,6aR)-3,6-dimethoxy-2,3,3a,5,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,2-b]furan. Common synonyms include 1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol and 1,4:3,6-Dianhydrosorbitol 2,5-dimethyl ether.

It is supplied as a colourless to yellow liquid. Literature values give a density of 1.15 g/mL at 25 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is commonly used for pharmaceutical synthesis and cosmetics and personal care. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and cosmetics and personal care.

We offer Dimethyl isosorbide in 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical synthesis
Cosmetics & personal care

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dimethyl isosorbide, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010289
CAS Number	5306-85-4
IUPAC name	(3S,3aR,6R,6aR)-3,6-dimethoxy-2,3,3a,5,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,2-b]furan
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₄O₄
Molecular weight	174.19 g/mol
Exact mass	174.0892
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	28469090
InChIKey	MEJYDZQQVZJMPP-ULAWRXDQSA-N
SMILES	CO[C@@H]1CO[C@H]2[C@@H]1OC[C@@H]2OC
PubChem CID	62990

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to yellow liquid
Density	1.15 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	36.9 Å²
Synonyms	1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol, 1,4:3,6-Dianhydrosorbitol 2,5-dimethyl ether, 2,5-Di-O-methyl-1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol, DMI, Isosorbide dimethyl ether, 2,5-Dimethylisosorbide, D-Glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-, 2,5-O-dimethylisosorbide, Arlasolve DMI, (3R,3aR,6S,6aR)-3,6-Dimethoxyhexahydrofuro[3,2-b]furan, (3R,3aR,6S,6aR)-3,6-dimethoxy-hexahydrofuro[3,2-b]furan, dimethyl isosorbide ether

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Dimethyl isosorbide, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Dimethyl isosorbide, 98% is 5306-85-4. It is also known as 1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol, 1,4:3,6-Dianhydrosorbitol 2,5-dimethyl ether, 2,5-Di-O-methyl-1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dimethyl isosorbide, 98%?

Dimethyl isosorbide, 98% has the molecular formula C8H14O4 and a molecular weight of 174.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3S,3aR,6R,6aR)-3,6-dimethoxy-2,3,3a,5,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,2-b]furan.

Which grade and pack sizes of Dimethyl isosorbide, 98% can I order?

We supply Dimethyl isosorbide, 98% in (≥99%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Dimethyl isosorbide, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Dimethyl isosorbide, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Dimethyl isosorbide, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Dimethyl isosorbide, 98% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.