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1,3-Dioxolane

1,3-Dioxolane

1,3-Dioxolane :

  • 1,3-Dioxacyclopentane; 1,3-Dioxolan; Dilhydr-1,3-Dioxole; Dioxacyclopentane; Formal Glycol; Dioxolan;
  • CAS Number : 646-06-0
  • Molecular Formula : C3H6O2
  • Molecular Weight : 74.08

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance Clear Colourless liquid
Refractive Index 1.4005
Flash point 180°C

Explosive mixture with air

Upper Limit 20.5% (vol)
Lower Limit 2.1% (vol)
Boiling Point 75.6°C
Freezing Point/Melting Point 95°C
Viscosity@25°C 1.2cps
Surface tension at 25°C 36 dynes/cm
Vapour Density(Air=1) 3.03

Applications Of 1,3-Dioxolane

  • In polymerization process as a chain length regulator and chain transfer agent
  • Textile Industry as a swelling or as a finishing agent
  • Textile Industry as a swelling or as a finishing agent
  • A Stabilizer for halogenated solvents

Advantages of 1,3-Dioxolane :

  • Excellent Stability
  • A versatile replacement solvent
  • Excellent stability in acidic or alkaline medium
  • Excellent water removal property from organic molecules

Packing:

200/210 KG in MS drums of 900mm height and 18 kg weight with a nitrogen padding over the surface. 18 kg weight with a nitrogen padding over the surface. BHT is added as a stabilizer to prevent peroxide formation. We also supply material in ISO tanks. Special packing of 1 litre glass bottles is available upon request.

Specification:

Assay by GLC 99.90%
Distillation Range 74°C-76°C
Peroxide Content 50PPM
Moisture Content (By karl Fischer) 100PPM
Acidity 50PPM
Density@20°C 1.052-1.060

ULTRA HIGH PURE GRADE

Characteristic Requirements
Description Clear Colourless Liquid, free from extraneous matter.
Purity by GC, % Min. 99.98%
Methanol by GC Max. 100 ppm
Methylal by GC Max. 100 ppm
Moisture Content (by KF) Max. 500 ppm
Formaldehyde Max. 100 ppm
Peroxide (H2O2) content Max. 50 ppm
Acidity (as Acetic Acid ) Max. 50 ppm
Suspended solids No
Inhibitor Max. 75 ppm
Sodium (Na) Content Max. 10 ppb
Magnesium (Mg) Content Max. 10 ppb
Aluminium (Al) Content Max. 10 ppb
Potassium (K) Content Max. 10 ppb
Calcium (Ca) Content Max. 10 ppb
Chromium (Cr) Content Max. 10 ppb
Manganese (Mn) Content Max. 10 ppb
Iron (Fe) Content Max. 10 ppb
Nickel (Ni) Content Max. 10 ppb
Copper (Cu) Content Max. 10 ppb
Zinc (ZN) Content Max. 10 ppb

Shipping Regulation :

H.S Code 29329900
IMCO CLASS 3.2
UN No. UN 1165
Packing Group Class II

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