76887

1,4-Dioxane

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): Diethylene oxide, Dioxane
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄H₈O₂
• CAS Number: 123-91-1
• Molecular Weight: 88.11
• Beilstein: 102551
• EC Number: 204-661-8
• MDL number: MFCD00006571
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329767413
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• 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; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.422 (lit.); 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

Description

General description

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.

This compound is listed in the SVHC (Substances of very high concern) candidate list of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)

Application

1,4-Dioxane may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in water samples using different chromatography techniques.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H319,H335,H350
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P233 - P240 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH019,EUH066
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 51.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 11 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves