2,5-Diacetoxytoluene

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Product Information

• Name: 2,5-Diacetoxytoluene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,5-Diacetoxytoluene is a diacetate that has been used as a liquid crystal and as a polymerization catalyst. It can be used to modify the polymerization kinetics of diacetate monomers. 2,5-Diacetoxytoluene also has chemical diversity and is used in the production of polyesters, polyurethanes, thermoplastic elastomers, and polyamides. This compound can be immobilized with p-hydroxybenzoic acid on a substrate film for use in optical devices such as polarizers or liquid crystal displays. The mesomorphic phase of this compound is characterized by a diameter that ranges from 1 nm to 10 micrometers.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 208.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%