Basic information
- Name:
1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol
- CAS No.:
5464-28-8
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C4H8O3
- Molecular Weight:
- 104.10
- Synonyms:
- (1,3-Dioxolan-4-yl)methanol;1,2-(Methylidene)glycerol;1,3-Dioxolane-5-methanol;4-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane;Glycerin formal;Glycerol formal;Glycerol a-formal;NSC 15827;
- EINECS:
- 225-248-9
- Density:
- 1.164 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- 192-193 °C
- Boiling Point:
- 192.5 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 76.1 °C
- Solubility:
- Soluble in water, alcohol, chloroform
- Appearance:
- 23-24/25
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Specification
The 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol, with the CAS registry number 5464-28-8, is also known as 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane. Its EINECS number is 225-248-9. This chemical's molecular formula is C4H8O3 and molecular weight is 104.10. What's more, its systematic name is 1,3-Dioxolan-4-ylmethanol. Its classification code is Reproductive Effect. It is stable at common pressure and temperature, and it should be sealed and stored in a cool, ventilated and dry place. Moreover, it should be protected from light. It is used as drug solvent. It can be prepared by glycerin and formaldehyde.
Physical properties of 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol are: (1)ACD/LogP: -0.876; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -0.88; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -0.88; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.00; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.00; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 7.95 ; (8) ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 7.95; (9)#H bond acceptors: 3; (10)#H bond donors: 1; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (12)Polar Surface Area: 38.69 Å2; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.434; (14)Molar Refractivity: 23.274 cm3; (15)Molar Volume: 89.374 cm3; (16)Polarizability: 9.227×10-24cm3; (17)Surface Tension: 44.1790008544922 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.165 g/cm3; (19)Flash Point: 76.105 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 49.888 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 192.499 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0.129999995231628 mmHg at 25°C.
When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
You should not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer). When using it, you must avoid contact with eyes.
You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: OCC1OCOC1
(2)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O3/c5-1-4-2-6-3-7-4/h4-5H,1-3H2
(3)Std. InChIKey: BOHGAOWOIJMTPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
The toxicity data is as follows:
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mouse | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 7500mg/kg (7500mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SLEEP BEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENT | Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises. Vol. 44, Pg. 293, 1986. |
| mouse | LD50 | oral | 8gm/kg (8000mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SLEEP BEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENT | Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises. Vol. 44, Pg. 293, 1986. |
| rat | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 9500mg/kg (9500mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) | Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises. Vol. 44, Pg. 293, 1986. |

