5464-28-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol
• Synonyms: glycerinformal;glycerolalpha-formal;sericosol-n;METHYLIDENEGLYCEROL;1,3-DIOXOLAN-4-YLMETHANOL;1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol;4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolan;glycerol 1,2-methylene ether
• CAS NO: 5464-28-8
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O₃
• Molecular Weight: 104.1
• EINECS: 225-248-9
• Mol File: 5464-28-8.mol
• Article Data: 28

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 192-193°C
• Boiling Point: 192-193 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 170 °F
• Appearance: Clear/Liquid
• Density: 1.203 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 0.13mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.451(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
• PKA: 14.20±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol(5464-28-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol(5464-28-8)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: 23-24/25
• WGK Germany: 3
• F: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 5464-28-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol, also known as tetrahydro-2H-1,3-dioxol-4-ol, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C4H8O3. It is a colorless, highly flammable liquid with a faint odor and is soluble in water. This chemical is commonly used as a solvent and as a reagent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrance ingredients. In addition, 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol has been found to have potential applications in the field of energy storage, specifically as a component in the production of lithium-ion batteries. However, it is important to handle and store this compound with caution, as it is a hazardous material that can cause skin and eye irritation and is harmful if ingested or inhaled.

InChI:InChI=1/C4H8O3/c5-1-4-2-6-3-7-4/h4-5H,1-3H2

Upstream product

• 50-00-0 formaldehyd 
• 56-81-5 glycerol 
• 7647-01-0 hydrogenchloride 
• 7664-93-9 sulfuric acid 
• 107-21-1 ethylene glycol 
• 96-26-4 dihydroxyacetone 
• 1404077-71-9 C₉H₁₆O₄ 
• 110-88-3 1,3,5-Trioxan 
• 98238-47-2 4-((benzyloxy)methyl)-1,3-dioxolane 
• 109-87-5 Dimethoxymethane 

Downstream Products

• 32061-16-8 1,3-dioxan-5-yl 4-methylbenzene-1-sulfonate 
• 130028-41-0 4-([1,3]Dioxolan-4-ylmethoxy)-benzonitrile 
• 130028-45-4 4-(2,4-dinitrophenoxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane 
• 98238-47-2 4-((benzyloxy)methyl)-1,3-dioxolane 
• 130028-42-1 4-([1,3]Dioxolan-4-ylmethoxy)-phthalonitrile 
• 4362-37-2 4-(chloromethoxy-methyl)-[1,3]dioxolane 
• 91134-12-2 phenyl-carbamic acid-[1,3]dioxolan-4-ylmethyl ester 
• 22397-01-9 4-benzoyloximethyl-[1,3]dioxolane 

Relevant articles and documents

Biomass alcoholysis method for petroleum-based plastic POM

The invention discloses a biomass alcoholysis method for petroleum-based plastic POM. According to the method, simple biomass derivative alcohol and the petroleum-based plastic POM are allowed to generate a cyclic acetal product through dehydration condensation under catalytic conditions; low reaction cost and high added value are realized, and only water is byproduced and is easy to separate; and an obtained product has high added value, can be used for preparing organic solvents such as lignin and chromatographic analysis solvents, metal surface treatment agents or medical intermediates and monomers, realizes green, efficient and low-cost recovery, and has a high practical application value.

A bifunctional catalyst based on Nb and v oxides over alumina: Oxidative cleavage of crude glycerol to green formic acid

A bimetallic vanadium and niobium oxide catalyst using alumina as support was developed for the conversion of crude glycerol from biodiesel production into formic acid. The high dispersion of the active oxide phase combined with the presence of acid and redox active centers resulted in a high glycerol conversion (>90% for 25 h) with a good selectivity for formic acid (～55%). This process is the first example of a heterogeneous liquid-phase process for the conversion of crude glycerol to formic acid, which is an important chemical intermediate currently derived from petroleum feedstock.

Acetalization of glycerol with ketones and aldehydes catalyzed by high silica Hβ zeolite

In this work, proton-exchanged *BEA zeolite with a high Si/Al ratio of 75 (Hβ-75), was demonstrated as an effective catalyst for the acetalization of glycerol with carbonyl compounds. This catalyst system was applicable to various substrates and reusable for at least 4 times with slight decrease in activity. The turnover frequency, based on acid site concentration, increased as a function of Hβ Si/Al ratio, indicating the importance of the zeolite hydrophobic surface properties. The origin of the high efficiency exhibited by Hβ-75 is quantitatively discussed based on kinetic studies, hydrophobicity, and acid site concentration.