CAS 626-18-6

1,3-Benzenedimethanol

Description:

1,3-Benzenedimethanol, also known as m-xylyleneglycol, is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which features a benzene ring with two hydroxymethyl (-CH2OH) groups positioned at the 1 and 3 carbon atoms. This compound is a colorless, viscous liquid at room temperature and is soluble in water due to the presence of hydroxyl groups, which can form hydrogen bonds. It exhibits moderate toxicity and should be handled with care. 1,3-Benzenedimethanol is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals, including resins and plasticizers, and can also serve as a solvent in certain applications. Its chemical properties include the ability to undergo typical reactions of alcohols, such as oxidation and esterification. Additionally, it has potential applications in the production of polyesters and as a building block in organic synthesis. Proper safety measures should be observed when handling this compound, as it may cause irritation to the skin and eyes.

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c9-5-7-2-1-3-8(4-7)6-10/h1-4,9-10H,5-6H2

InChI key: InChIKey=YWMLORGQOFONNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)C1=CC(CO)=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• (3-Hydroxymethylphenyl)methanol
• 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)benzene
• 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)benzene~m-Xylene-alpha,alpha-diol
• 1,3-DI (Hydroxymethyl) Benzene
• 1,3-Phenylenedimethanol
• 2,6-Bis(hydroxymethyl)benzene
• Benzene-1,3-Diyldimethanol
• Isophthalyl alcohol
• m-(Hydroxymethyl)phenylmethanol
• m-Benzenedimethanol
• m-Bis(hydroxymethyl)benzene
• m-Xylene-alpha,alpha-diol
• m-Xylene-α,α′-diol
• m-Xylylene glycol
• m-Xylylenediol

1,3-Benzenedimethanol

CAS: 626-18-6

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 138.17

Ref: 3B-X0058

1,3-Benzenedimethanol, 98%

CAS: 626-18-6

1,3-Benzenedimethanol was used in the synthesis of a series of cross-linked poly(orthocarbonate)s. It was also used in the synthesis of mixed- tethered system, required for the preparation of e-edge-[60]fullerenylmethanodihydropyrrole adduct. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was origin

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: White to cream, Crystalline powder and/or chunks

Molecular weight: 138.17

Ref: 02-B23417

1,3-Phenylenedimethanol

CAS: 626-18-6

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 138.1638

Ref: IN-DA003DH0

(Benzene-1,3-diyl)dimethanol

CAS: 626-18-6

(Benzene-1,3-diyl)dimethanol

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: white solid

Molecular weight: 138.16g/mol

Ref: 54-OR54383

1,3-Benzenedimethanol

CAS: 626-18-6

1,3-Benzenedimethanol is a diphenyl ether with the chemical formula C6H6O. It has been shown to be a good nucleophile and undergoes nucleophilic attack on a variety of substrates. The hydroxyl group in the molecule can be protonated to form the corresponding carboxylic acid or an alcohol. This compound has been shown to react with aluminium, magnesium oxide and trifluoroacetic acid in an acidic environment and undergo carbonyl reduction to form ethyl esters. 1,3-Benzenedimethanol is also soluble in water and can be extracted by gravimetric analysis.

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 138.16 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FB57762

1,3-Phenylenedimethanol

CAS: 626-18-6

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid, No data available.

Molecular weight: 138.166

Ref: 10-F463279