3,4-Dimethylbenzene-1,2-diol

CAS: 2785-76-4

Ref. 3D-CAA78576

Product Information

• Name: 3,4-Dimethylbenzene-1,2-diol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3,4-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a low viscosity. It is used as an intermediate in the preparation of polycarboxylic acids and amides. 3,4-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol has been shown to increase the polymerization rate of unsaturated polyester resins. The compound can be synthesized from 3,4-dimethylbenzene-1,2-diol by treatment with sodium carbonate in methanol followed by hydrolysis of the resulting 3,4-dimethylbenzyl alcohol.The compound has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and be used as a solvent for tobacco products.3,4-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol can be obtained through the reaction of fatty acid with potassium hydroxide in ethylene glycol at high temperatures.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 138.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%