Dimethyl Isosorbide

CAS Number: 5306-85-4

Molecular Formula: C8H14O4

About Dimethyl Isosorbide

1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol CAS 5306-85-4 acts as a high-performance penetration enhancer and solubilizing agent in the API intermediates market, facilitating the delivery of poorly water-soluble drug molecules in topical and transdermal pharmaceutical formulations. DMI CAS 5306-85-4 is increasingly so...

Dimethyl Isosorbide Specifications

CAS Number

5306-85-4

Molecular Formula

C8H14O4

Molecular Weight

174.19 g/mol

IUPAC Name

(3S,3aR,6R,6aR)-3,6-dimethoxy-2,3,3a,5,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,2-b]furan

Canonical SMILES

CO[C@@H]1CO[C@H]2[C@@H]1OC[C@@H]2OC

InChI Key

MEJYDZQQVZJMPP-ULAWRXDQSA-N

CAS Number

5306-85-4

Molecular Formula

C8H14O4

Molecular Weight

174.19 g/mol

IUPAC Name

(3S,3aR,6R,6aR)-3,6-dimethoxy-2,3,3a,5,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,2-b]furan

Canonical SMILES

CO[C@@H]1CO[C@H]2[C@@H]1OC[C@@H]2OC

InChI Key

MEJYDZQQVZJMPP-ULAWRXDQSA-N

Molecular Weight

174.19 g/mol

Physical appearance

Clear colorless to light yellow liquid

Personal Care & Cosmetics Ingredient

A bio-based high-purity solvent and penetration enhancer used to stabilize, solvate, and improve the delivery of active ingredients like retinoids and vitamins into the skin

Pharmaceutical Excipient

A sustainable dipolar aprotic solvent and co-solvent utilized in topical drug delivery systems, transdermal patches, and liquid chromatography as a greener alternative to traditional organic solvents

Green Solvent

A renewable, corn-derived alternative to CMR solvents like NMP and DMF, used in organic synthesis, polymer membrane fabrication, and agrochemical formulations