Dioxane, an organic compound, also known as dioxane, 1,4-dioxane, is an organic substance, the molecular formula is C4H8O2. It is a colorless and transparent liquid, slightly fragrant, miscible with water, miscible most organic solvents. The compound is used in the manufacture of special fine chemicals such as medicine, cosmetics, and fragrance, as well as as a solvent, reaction medium, and extraction agent in scientific research.
When the ends of the chains are joined together into a ring, cyclic compounds result; such substances often are referred to as carbocyclic or alicyclic compounds. Substitution of one or more of the ring carbon atoms in the molecules of a carbocyclic compound with a heteroatom gives a heterocyclic compound.