1,3-Dioxalane (CED0021460)

1,3-Dioxalane is an organic compound with the formula C3H6O2 and an average molecular weight of 74.08 g/mol. 1,3-Dioxalane belongs to the 1,3-dioxolanes, a subclass of dioxolanes within the organic compounds. It is classified within the superclass of organoheterocyclic compounds and is utilized industrially as a solvent. The compound has been identified in 42 recorded sources across several sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is found in antennas, auxiliary devices, electric switches, electrically stimulated smoking devices, and emergency protective devices, among nine other items. In the category of household cleaning and consumer products, it appears in bleaching agents, soap detergents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, pipe accessories, and other smoking requisites, along with two additional products. It is also present in drinking water and water supply sources, including bottled water, tap water, desalinated water, and drinking water. Environmental presence is noted in aquatic systems and sediments, specifically in freshwater, seawater, groundwater, and surface water. Furthermore, it is found in wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, including unspecified wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, mine wastewater, and industrial wastewater. Other sources include appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, such as water heaters and water coolers, as well as five additional sectors. Recorded exposure routes for 1,3-Dioxalane include touch, oral, and inhalation.