1,3-Dioxolane by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as formal glycol, this compound is a heterocyclic acetal. The reagent is available as a liquid which is miscible with water. It has a melting point of 95 C and a boiling point of 75 C. 1,3-Dioxolane be produced by the acetalization of aldehydes and ketalization of ketones with ethylene glycol. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 646-06-0 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C3H6O2 Molecular weight: 74.06 Assay: 99 %1,3-Dioxolane has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. 1,3-Dioxolane is used as a solvent in the Mannich reaction, and as an electrolyte in batteries. It is additionally used as a solvent for paints, cellulose esters and in organic synthesis. 1,3-Dioxolane is also an intermediate in the preparation of acyclovir and vandetanib. It functions as a chain length regulator and a chain transfer agent in polymerization reactions. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.