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: 2026-01-13 11:22:34
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) |
 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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