1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

IUPAC: 1,4-Dioxane

CAS: 123-91-1

Overview

1,4-Dioxane is a cyclic ether used as a stabilizer in chlorinated solvents. It is a widespread groundwater contaminant and probable carcinogen.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×8
9.2%
C
Carbon ×4
54.5%
O
Oxygen ×2
36.3%

Uses

  • • Solvent stabilizer
  • • Laboratory solvent
  • • Chemical intermediate

Fun Facts

  • ✦ A common contaminant in cosmetics and personal care products, formed as a byproduct

Safety

  • ⚠ Probable carcinogen
  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Can form peroxides

Structure

SMILES

C1COCCO1

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
88.11 g/mol
Density
1.0330 g/cm³
Melting Point
11.8 °C
Boiling Point
101.1 °C
Solubility
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
88.0524
XLogP
-0.3
TPSA
18.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
26.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Acetylene

C₂H₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1,4-Dioxane?
1,4-Dioxane (C₄H₈O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 1,4-Dioxane.
What is the molecular weight of 1,4-Dioxane?
1,4-Dioxane has a molar mass of 88.11 g/mol.
What state is 1,4-Dioxane at room temperature?
1,4-Dioxane is a liquid at room temperature.
Is 1,4-Dioxane organic or inorganic?
1,4-Dioxane is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up 1,4-Dioxane?
1,4-Dioxane (C₄H₈O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).