4379-23-1

Basic information

• Product Name: (2-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol
• Synonyms: (2-Propyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol; 1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol, 2-propyl-
• CAS NO: 4379-23-1
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₄O₃
• Molecular Weight: 146.1843
• Mol File: 4379-23-1.mol
• Article Data: 6

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 217.4°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 101.6°C
• Density: 1.019g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0285mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.432
• CAS DataBase Reference: (2-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (2-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol(4379-23-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (2-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol(4379-23-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 4379-23-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

(2-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol is a colorless liquid chemical compound belonging to the class of alcohols. It has a mild, pleasant odor and is known for its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances, making it a versatile and valuable chemical for various applications.

Uses

Used in Industrial and Laboratory Processes:
(2-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol is used as a solvent for its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances, making it a valuable chemical in industrial and laboratory processes.
Used in Chemical Production:
(2-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol is used as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals, contributing to the synthesis of various compounds.
Used in Safety Measures:
(2-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol is considered relatively safe for use when handled and stored properly, but it is important to follow proper safety measures and guidelines to ensure the health and safety of those working with it.

Upstream product

• 123-72-8 butyraldehyde 
• 56-81-5 glycerol 

Downstream Products

• 98451-40-2 3-n-butoxy-1,2-propanediol 
• 100078-36-2 glycerol 2-mono-n-butyl ether 
• 123-72-8 butyraldehyde 
• 56-81-5 glycerol 

Relevant articles and documents

Catalytic acetalization of glycerol to biofuel additives over NiO and Co3O4 supported oxide catalysts: experimental results and theoretical calculations

A series of NiO and Co3O4 supported oxide catalysts was synthesized and investigated in the acetalization of glycerol with butyraldehyde to biofuels production. The catalysts were characterized by XRD, N2 sorption, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, SEM-EDS and HRTEM techniques. The influence of the catalysts mass, glycerol to butyraldehyde molar ratios, reaction temperature and presence of solvent were deeply investigated. The dispersion of Ni and Co oxides gave distinct effects on the catalytic performances of the solids with AlTi and CeMn being actives in all conditions tested. The mechanistic aspect of the reaction was investigated by density functional theory (DFT). Among the catalysts, the high acidity of the Co/CeMn and Ni/CeMn promoted the acetalization of glycerol more efficiently to produce 4-methanol-2-propyl-1,3-dioxolane, in spite of the glycerol oligomers formation. The correlation of the structure, acidity, morphology and texture of the solids with the catalytic performance was illustrated for solventless acetalization of glycerol with butyraldehyde reaction. The theoretical calculations by DFT studies revealed a more favorable route to 1,3-dioxolane production.

Conversion of platform chemical glycerol to cyclic acetals promoted by acidic ionic liquids

The condensation of glycerol, a platform chemical from renewable materials, with benzaldehyde to generate cyclic acetals was investigated using acidic ionic liquid as catalyst. Evidence was presented that the product mixture of 4-hydroxymethyl-2-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane and 5-hydroxyl-2-phenyl-1,3-dioxane, with cis and trans two stereo-isomers for each one identified by 1H NMR were obtained. Further modification of reaction conditions promoted by N-butyl-pyridinium bisulfate ([BPy]HSO4) led to the totally cyclic acetals with 99.8% yield at room temperature. A micro water-removal reactor constituted by ionic liquids was proposed, which favourably shifted the condensation equilibrium to the product side by transferring the produced water out of the organic phase in time, so that the water-carrying agent or reactive distillation was avoided. Moreover, the product separation made this methodology more accessible to sustainable green biomass chemistry.

Features of synthesis of 4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolanes from glycerol and aldehydes

Specific features of reaction of glycerol with aldehydes, compared to ketones, were revealed, and formation of 4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolanes from glycerol and lower aldehydes (acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde, and butyraldehyde) was examined. The products were isolated, and their physicochemical characteristics were determined.