2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane
Synonym(s):Acetaldehyde ethylene acetal
- CAS NO.:497-26-7
- Empirical Formula: C4H8O2
- Molecular Weight: 88.11
- MDL number: MFCD00003210
- EINECS: 207-841-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:54:51
What is 2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane?
Chemical properties
clear colorless liquid
The Uses of 2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane
2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane is used in method for treating biodegradation of organic chlorine compounds using 1,4-Dioxane-degrading bacterium N23 strain.
The Uses of 2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane
Extractant and solvent for oils, fats, waxes,dyestuffs, and cellulose derivatives.
General Description
The kinetics and mechanism of the gas-phase thermal decomposition of 2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane has been studied in a static system. The infrared spectra of solid, liquid and gaseous 2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane has been studied. Low-temperature ozonation of 2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane in acetone-d6, methyl acetate and tert-butyl methyl ether has been reported.
Hazard
Irritant.
Properties of 2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane
| Boiling point: | 82-83 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.982 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 28 °F |
| storage temp. | Flammables area |
| Water Solubility | Completely miscible in water |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| explosive limit | 1.8%(V) |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| BRN | 102520 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 497-26-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane (497-26-7) |
Safety information for 2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H225:Flammable liquids |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane
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