2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dimethanol

Synonym(s):2,5-Dihydroxydioxane-2,5-dimethanol

CAS NO.：62147-49-3
Empirical Formula: C6H12O6
Molecular Weight: 180.16
MDL number: MFCD00051019
EINECS: 612-947-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-04 20:04:50

2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dimethanol Structural

What is 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dimethanol?

Chemical properties

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The Uses of 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dimethanol

1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer is used as a catalytic agent and petrochemical additive. It is also used as a building block in organic synthesis. Further, it serves as a reagent in three-carbon nucleophilic or electrophilic component in various reactions.

Definition

ChEBI: Dihydroxyacetone (dimer) is a member of dioxanes.

Properties of 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dimethanol

Melting point:	75-80 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	232.96°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.2805 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5730 (estimate)
FEMA	4033 \| DIHYDROXYACETONE
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
pka	11.11±0.40(Predicted)
form	Powder
color	White to Off-white
Odor	at 100.00 %. sweet cooling
Water Solubility	Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ligroin.
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
Merck	14,3182
JECFA Number	1716
BRN	112910
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Protect from moisture.
CAS DataBase Reference	62147-49-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dimethanol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.