1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+

Name: 1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001884

About 1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 1,3-Dioxolane (Synthesis grade), a laboratory solvent registered under CAS number 646-06-0, specified at ≥97% purity. The compound has the formula C3H6O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 74.08 g/mol. It is also known as Ethylene glycol methylene ether or Formaldehyde ethylene acetal.

The material typically appears as a colourless liquid. Literature values give a melting point of -95 °C and a density of 1.06 g/cm3. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for reaction medium, extraction and work-up, cleaning and rinsing and organic synthesis. It is used across academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and paints and coatings.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 1,3-Dioxolane in 500 mL, 5 L, 4 x 25 kg and 160 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Reaction medium
Extraction & work-up
Cleaning & rinsing
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-001884
CAS Number	646-06-0
IUPAC name	1,3-dioxolane
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₂
Molecular weight	74.08 g/mol
Exact mass	74.0368
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	≥97%
HSN code	29329900
InChIKey	WNXJIVFYUVYPPR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1COCO1
PubChem CID	12586

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Melting point	-95 °C
Density	1.06 g/cm3
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	18.5 Å²
UN number	UN 1166
Synonyms	Ethylene glycol methylene ether, Formaldehyde ethylene acetal, Formal glycol, Glycolformal, 1,3-Dioxacyclopentane, 1,3-Dioxolan, Ethylene glycol formal, Glycol formal, Glycol methylene ether, 1,3-Dioxole, dihydro-, 5-Crown-2, 1,3-Dioxolane, Stabilized

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303 + P361 + P353, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

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

Other grades of CAS 646-06-0

1,3 Dioxolane, anhydrous, contains ~75 ppm BHT as inhibitor, 99.8%

CAS: 646-06-0
Formula: C₃H₆O₂
MW: 74.08 g/mol

VQ-001948

AR

1,3 Dioxolane, AR 99%

CAS: 646-06-0
Formula: C₃H₆O₂
MW: 74.08 g/mol

VQ-045547

Puriss

1,3 Dioxolane, puriss, 98%

CAS: 646-06-0
Formula: C₃H₆O₂
MW: 74.08 g/mol

VQ-001949

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+?

The CAS Registry Number of 1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+ is 646-06-0. It is also known as Ethylene glycol methylene ether, Formaldehyde ethylene acetal, Formal glycol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+?

1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+ has the molecular formula C3H6O2 and a molecular weight of 74.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,3-dioxolane.

Which grade and pack sizes of 1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+ can I order?

We supply 1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+ in Synthesis (≥97%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 4 x 25 kg, 160 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+?

Yes. Every lot of 1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+ 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 1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. 1,3-Dioxolane, 97%+ is classified as hazardous (UN 1166), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.