dioxan


dioxan

(daɪˈɒksən) or

dioxane

n (Elements & Compounds) a colourless insoluble toxic liquid made by heating ethanediol with sulphuric acid; 1,4-diethylene dioxide: used as a solvent, esp for waxes and cellulose acetate resins. Formula: (CH2)2O(CH2)2O