1,4-Dioxane, 2.5 l, glass

This 2.5 liter glass container holds the organic solvent 1,4-Dioxane, classified under the category of Solvents for Synthesis. It is an oxygen heterocycle with a Molecular Weight of 88.11 g/mol. In the workplace, it requires various precautions such as no open flames, no eating or drinking, and the use of safety goggles and gloves. The European Union has recommended an occupational exposure limit value of 73 mg/m3 (20 ppm) for an 8-hour workday.

• CAS Number: 123-91-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 88.11
• Exact Mass: 88.052429494
• Boiling Point: 214 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 53.2 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 3.03 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
• H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]