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Dimethyl isosorbide

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BioRenewable, anhydrous, DMF and NMP substitute, ≥99%

Synonym(s):

Isosorbide dimethyl ether, 1,4:3,6-Dianhydrosorbitol 2,5-dimethyl ether, 1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol, 2,5-Di-O-methyl-1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol, DMI

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H14O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
174.19
Beilstein:
80854
MDL number:

Quality Level

Assay

≥99%

form

liquid

greener alternative product characteristics

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.

color

colorless

refractive index

n20/D 1.461 (lit.)

bp

93-95 °C/0.1 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.15 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

greener alternative category

SMILES string

CO[C@H]1COC2[C@@H](COC12)OC

InChI

1S/C8H14O4/c1-9-5-3-11-8-6(10-2)4-12-7(5)8/h5-8H,3-4H2,1-2H3/t5-,6+,7-,8-/m1/s1

InChI key

MEJYDZQQVZJMPP-ULAWRXDQSA-N

General description

We are dedicated to providing Greener Alternative Products that adhere to The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. Dimethyl isosorbide (DMI) is a bio-based solvent that aligns with the principles of "Use of Renewable Feedstocks" and "Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries", making it a sustainable alternative to dipolar aprotic solvents like NMP and DMF. DMI′s high solubilization capacity makes it suitable to be used as a co-solvent for nonpolar drugs and in organic synthesis. Moreover, its exceptional properties, such as non-toxicity, non-irritation, and biodegradability, make it a safe and eco-friendly choice for both customers and the environment.

Application

  • Polymer membranes preparation
  • Peptide synthesis
  • Cross-coupling reactions
  • Co-solvent to improve solubility of nonpolar compounds
  • Lithium battery recycling

Features and Benefits

  • Bio-based
  • Made from Renewable Resource - straw
  • Non-toxic solvent
  • Non-irritation
  • Biodegradability
  • High solubility potential

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

240.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

116 °C - closed cup


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