1,4-Dioxane, 99+%, stab. with ca 5-10ppm BHT, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,4-Dioxane is used as a stabilizer for 1,1,1-trichloroethane and chlorinated solvents. It acts as a solvent for cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose, benzyl cellulose, resins, oils, waxes, dyes, other organic and inorganic compounds. It acts as a substitute for tetrahydrofuran due to its higher boiling point and lower toxicity. Further, it is used as an internal standard for proton NMR spectroscopy in deuterium oxide. It plays an important role in liquid scintillation counting in biological procedures, and as a wetting and dispersing agent in textile processing. It is involved in the preparation of dimethylmagnesium by reacting with methylmagnesium bromide, and in the preparation of histological sections for microscopic examination.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
1,4-Dioxane is used as a stabilizer for 1,1,1-trichloroethane and chlorinated solvents. It acts as a solvent for cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose, benzyl cellulose, resins, oils, waxes, dyes, other organic and inorganic compounds. It acts as a substitute for tetrahydrofuran due to its higher boiling point and lower toxicity. Further, it is used as an internal standard for proton NMR spectroscopy in deuterium oxide. It plays an important role in liquid scintillation counting in biological procedures, and as a wetting and dispersing agent in textile processing. It is involved in the preparation of dimethylmagnesium by reacting with methylmagnesium bromide, and in the preparation of histological sections for microscopic examination.

Solubility
Miscible with water, organic solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons and oils.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxygen, oxidizing agents, halogens, reducing agents, perchlorates and trimethylaluminum.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 11.8°C
• Density: 1.034
• Boiling Point: 100°C to 102°C
• Quantity: 2500 g
• Odor: Ether-like
• Refractive Index: 1.422
• UN Number: UN1165
• Beilstein: 102551
• Merck Index: 14,3300
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,organic solvents,aromatic hydrocarbons and oils.
• Formula Weight: 88.11
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,4-Dioxane, stabilized with ≈5 to 10ppm BHT

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 1,4-Dioxane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H350-May cause cancer.
• EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.
• EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,4-Dioxane

RUO – Research Use Only