1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, cis + trans, 99%

Description

CAS: 105-08-8 | C8H16O2 | 144.21 g/mol

CHDM is a precursor to polyesters. It is one of the most important co-monomers for production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or polyethylene terephthalic ester (PETE).

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Applications
CHDM is a precursor to polyesters. It is one of the most important co-monomers for production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or polyethylene terephthalic ester (PETE).

Solubility
Miscible with water, glycolether and ketones.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, water, moisture.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 105-08-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 144.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00001512,MFCD00066360
• InChI Key: YIMQCDZDWXUDCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, trans-1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, chdm, 1,4-bis hydroxymethyl cyclohexane, rikabinol dm, cyclohexane-1,4-dimethanol, 1,4-chidm, 1,4-dimethylolcyclohexane, 4-hydroxymethyl cyclohexyl methanol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, cis
• PubChem CID: 7735
• IUPAC Name: [4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol
• SMILES: OCC1CCC(CO)CC1

• Melting Point: ∼30°C
• Density: 1.04
• Boiling Point: 282°C to 284°C
• Flash Point: 161°C (322°F)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 1902271
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,glycolether and ketones.
• Formula Weight: 144.21
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, cis + trans

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber	203-268-9
RTECSNumber	GU9800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only