1,3-Dioxolane-2-methanol

1,3-二氧杂烷-2-甲醇

Also known as: 2-HYDROXYMETHYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE, (1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)methanol, 2-(2-Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane, hydroxyacetaldehyde ethylene acetal, 1,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethan-1-ol, [1,3]dioxolan-2-yl-methanol

1,3-Dioxolane-2-methanol (CAS 5694-68-8) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H8O3 and a molecular weight of 104.10500 g/mol. It is also known as 2-HYDROXYMETHYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE, (1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)methanol and 2-(2-Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane. Key properties include a boiling point of 174.2ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.164g/cm3 and a flash point of 76.1ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
5694-68-8
Jingsj CID
J-854497-7
Molecular Formula
C4H8O3
Chinese Name
1,3-二氧杂烷-2-甲醇
Molecular Weight
104.10500 g/mol
Category
Solvents
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point174.2ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.164g/cm3
Flash Point76.1ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 1,3-Dioxolane-2-methanol?

The CAS number of 1,3-Dioxolane-2-methanol is 5694-68-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1,3-Dioxolane-2-methanol?

1,3-Dioxolane-2-methanol has molecular formula C4H8O3 and molecular weight 104.10500 g/mol.

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