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1,4-Benzenedimethanol

Synonym(s):1,4-Benzenedimethanol;p-Phenylene dicarbinol;p-Phenylenedimethanol;p-Xylene-α,α′-diol;p-Xylylene dialcohol

  • CAS NO.:589-29-7
  • Empirical Formula: C8H10O2
  • Molecular Weight: 138.16
  • MDL number: MFCD00004665
  • EINECS: 209-641-2
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-08-24 19:19:26
1,4-Benzenedimethanol Structural

What is 1,4-Benzenedimethanol?

Chemical properties

WHITE TO LIGHT YELLOW CRYST. POWDER OR NEEDLES

The Uses of 1,4-Benzenedimethanol

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

The Uses of 1,4-Benzenedimethanol

Polyester resins

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 60, p. 5314, 1995 DOI: 10.1021/jo00121a060

Properties of 1,4-Benzenedimethanol

Melting point: 114-118 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 138-143 °C1 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  1.0742 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.5090 (estimate)
Flash point: 138-143°C/1mm
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka 14.02±0.10(Predicted)
form  Crystalline Powder or Needles
color  White to light yellow
Water Solubility  Soluble in ether, toluene, methanol and hot water.
BRN  2042077
CAS DataBase Reference 589-29-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 1,4-Benzenedimethanol(589-29-7)
EPA Substance Registry System 1,4-Benzenedimethanol (589-29-7)

Safety information for 1,4-Benzenedimethanol

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H401:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 1,4-Benzenedimethanol

InChIKey BWVAOONFBYYRHY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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