Product Overview

This five-membered cyclic acetal has a simple molecular structure and useful solvent characteristics. Commercial grades commonly offer high assay levels, while stabilized grades may contain a small amount of an inhibitor such as BHT.

The solvent mixes readily with water and many organic materials. Its boiling point of approximately 75–76°C also supports processes that require relatively easy solvent removal.

In addition, this chemical has attracted attention in solvent-selection research. Buyers considering it for a specific process should assess solvent recovery, energy use, occupational exposure, waste handling, and overall process requirements.

For international purchasing, the required specification should be defined before quotation. Key parameters include assay, water content, peroxide level, stabilizer content, packaging, and documentation.

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1_3-Dioxolane
https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/product/aldrich/150573

1,3-Dioxolane as a Green Solvent

The compound appears in green-solvent research as a potential alternative for selected solvent applications. However, the term green solvent does not mean that a chemical is automatically harmless or environmentally preferable in every situation.

A more practical assessment considers the complete process. Factors include solvent consumption, recovery rate, recycling potential, energy demand, emissions, waste generation, worker exposure, and end-of-life management.

Therefore, buyers should evaluate this cyclic ether against the full process and the available alternatives. In suitable applications, it may support solvent-reduction or solvent-replacement strategies.

Published green chemistry research also emphasizes the importance of solvent selection at process level rather than relying only on individual chemical properties.

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2015/gc/c5gc00946j
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2017/gc/c7gc00612a

Packaging & Supply

1,3-Dioxolane can be supplied in different packaging formats depending on grade, volume, supplier capability, and destination requirements. Published industrial supply information includes 200/210 kg steel drums and ISO tank options, while laboratory and specialty grades are also available in smaller containers.

For commercial quantities, packaging should be selected according to the buyer’s storage conditions, transport requirements, handling procedures, and destination regulations.

Source:
https://kcilglobal.com/products/13-dioxolane/
https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/es/en/299480010

Storage & Handling

1,3-Dioxolane is a flammable liquid and requires appropriate industrial storage and handling procedures. OSHA identifies the material as a colorless liquid and lists a fire rating of 3 in its NFPA data.

Because stabilized 1,3-Dioxolane products are commonly supplied with BHT inhibitor and controlled peroxide specifications, buyers should follow the supplier’s current SDS and storage instructions. Appropriate ventilation, ignition-source control, compatible containers, and routine inspection should form part of the handling procedure.

Source:
https://www.osha.gov/chemicaldata/471
https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/FI/en/product/aldrich/239798

Request a Quote

If you require 1,3-Dioxolane for industrial or commercial use, send us your required purity, quantity, packaging preference, destination, and any specific technical requirements.

Titan Prime Alliance Inc. can review the specification and coordinate suitable supply options based on your commercial requirements.

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