trans-1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol

Ref. 3D-FC20698

Product Information

• Name: trans-1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol
• Synonyms: (trans-4-Hydroxymethylcyclohexyl)methanoltrans-1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexaneCyclohexane-1,4-diyldimethanol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Trans-1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol is a polyester that has been used as a plasticizer and lubricant. It has high resistance to methanol and fatty acids. Trans-1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol is prepared industrially by the reaction of cyclohexane with formaldehyde in the presence of an acid catalyst. The chemical structure of trans-1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol consists of two hydroxyl groups, one carboxylic acid group, two carbonyl groups and three conformational properties. The major industrial use is as a chemical intermediate for the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 144.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c9-5-7-1-2-8(6-10)4-3-7/h7-10H,1-6H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=YIMQCDZDWXUDCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OCC1CCC(CO)CC1