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1,4-Dioxane

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Diethylene oxide, Dioxane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C4H8O2
CAS Number:
123-91-1
Molecular Weight:
88.11
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329767413
EC Number:
204-661-8
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
102551
MDL number:
MFCD00006571
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analytical standard

Quality Segment

vapor density

3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

27 mmHg ( 20 °C), 40 mmHg ( 25 °C)

assay

≥99.5% (GC)

autoignition temp.

356 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

expl. lim.

22 %

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, chromatography: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.422

bp

100-102 °C (lit.)

mp

10-12 °C (lit.)

density

1.034 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

C1COCCO1

InChI

1S/C4H8O2/c1-2-6-4-3-5-1/h1-4H2

InChI key

RYHBNJHYFVUHQT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

This compound is listed in the SVHC (Substances of very high concern) candidate list of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)
1,4-Dioxane is an organic compound and an environmental contaminant, generally found in industrial waste streams and by-products. It is commonly used as an industrial solvent, in cosmetic products and household products such as lotions, soap, shampoos, bath foams.

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
1,4-Dioxane may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in water samples using different chromatography techniques.

Other Notes

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

supp_hazards

EUH019,EUH066

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

51.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

11 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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