This dioxane, also known as diethylene dioxide, presents as a colorless, weakly ether-like smelling liquid. Store at ambient temperatures in a dark and well-ventilated place. 1,4-Dioxane is known to be incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids, reducing agents and halogens and should not be stored or handled in their vicinity.
Molecular Formula
Molecular Weight
CAS Number
C4H8O2
88.11
123-91-1
Solubility
Soluble in cold water, hot water.
Reactivity
Hydroperoxide-free Dioxane rapidly forms hydroperoxide on contact with air. Exposure to sunlight accelerates this formation. Decomposes to carbon monoxide.
Incompatible with silver perchlorate, oxidizing agents, sulfur trioxide, decaborane, triethynyl aluminum, boron trifluoride.
Dioxane may react with hydrogen in the presence of Rainey nickel above 210C (410F).
