1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-8-ol, CAS No. 22428-87-1

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22428-87-1

Catalog No. EBD12560

CAS 22428-87-1

Name 1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-8-ol

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-8-ol 1,4-Dioxaspiro(4.5)decan-8-ol 4,4-ethylenedioxycyclohexanol 4-(ethylenedioxy)cyclohexanol 1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane-8-ol 8-hydroxy-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane 1-hydroxy-4-cyclohexanoneethyleneketal 4-hydroxycyclohexanonecyclicethyleneketal

Molecular Formula: C8H14O3

Molecular Weight: 158.19

MDL Number: MFCD00067003

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Liquid Crystal and Optically Active Small Molecule Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones

Product Description:

4-Hydroxycyclohexanone ethylene ketal is a cyclic ketal derivative of 4-hydroxycyclohexanone. It serves as a crucial protected intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly valuable for the preparation of advanced functional materials. The ketal group effectively masks the ketone functionality, allowing for selective manipulation of the hydroxyl group during multi-step synthetic sequences. Its primary industrial application is as a key precursor in the synthesis of liquid crystal materials. It is specifically used in the production of cyclohexane-based liquid crystal monomers, which are essential components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs). These monomers contribute to the desired physical properties, such as low viscosity, high clearing point, and broad nematic phase range, required for high-performance display technologies. As a versatile building block, it finds use beyond materials chemistry in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals where a protected cyclohexanone scaffold is needed. Its stability and reactivity make it a preferred starting material for constructing complex molecular architectures with defined stereochemistry.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 269.012 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 116.495 °C

Density: 1.174 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear colorless viscous liquid