Bis(2,6-hydroxymethyl)dioxane(Mixture of Diastereomers)

• CAT Number: R010285
• CAS Number: 54120-69-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O4
• Molecular Weight: 148.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,4-Dioxane-2,6-dimethanol; p-Dioxane-2,6-dimethanol
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: [6-(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-dioxan-2-yl]methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O4/c7-1-5-3-9-4-6(2-8)10-5/h5-8H,1-4H2
• InChIKey: DXBFGULPNNFLAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1C(OC(CO1)CO)CO

Bis(2,6-hydroxymethyl)dioxane(CAT: R010285) (mixture of diastereomers) is a high-purity polyhydroxylated dioxane derivative featuring two hydroxymethyl groups at the 2- and 6-positions of the dioxane ring. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical research, polymer chemistry, and material science, particularly for the synthesis of bioactive molecules, specialty chemicals, and functionalized polymers. The diastereomeric mixture provides flexibility for targeted applications, including cross-linking agents, chelating compounds, or building blocks for complex organic frameworks. Bis(2,6-hydroxymethyl)dioxane offers excellent stability and reactivity, making it a valuable reagent for precision-driven chemical transformations and innovative research applications.