1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99%

Description

CAS: 589-29-7 | C8H10O2 | 138.166 g/mol

1,4-Benzenedimethanol is used as an organic synthesis intermediate. It is also used for preparation of soluble polyphenylene and p-tolyl-methanol.

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Applications
1,4-Benzenedimethanol is used as an organic synthesis intermediate. It is also used for preparation of soluble polyphenylene and p-tolyl-methanol.

Solubility
Soluble in ether, toluene, methanol and hot water.

Notes
Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 589-29-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.166
• MDL Number: MFCD00004665
• InChI Key: BWVAOONFBYYRHY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,4-benzenedimethanol, p-xylylene glycol, p-xylene glycol, terephthalyl alcohol, 4-hydroxymethyl phenyl methanol, 1,4-xylylene glycol, 1,4-phenylenedimethanol, p-benzenedimethanol, p-xylylenediol, 1,4-dimethylolbenzene
• PubChem CID: 11506
• IUPAC Name: [4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]methanol
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)CO

• Melting Point: 117°C to 121°C
• Boiling Point: 138°C to 143°C (1 mmHg)
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 2042077
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ether,toluene,methanol and hot water.
• Formula Weight: 138.17
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,4-Benzenedimethanol

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	209-641-2
TSCA	Yes

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only