TRANS-1,2-CYCLOHEXANEDIOL
Synonym(s):trans -2-Hydroxycyclohexanol;1,2-trans -Cyclohexanediol;1,2-trans -Dihydroxycyclohexane;trans-1,2-Cyclohexanediol
- CAS NO.:1460-57-7
- Empirical Formula: C6H12O2
- Molecular Weight: 116.16
- MDL number: MFCD00063611
- EINECS: 215-956-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:25:01
What is TRANS-1,2-CYCLOHEXANEDIOL?
Chemical properties
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The Uses of TRANS-1,2-CYCLOHEXANEDIOL
trans-1,2-Cyclohexanediol is used as an organic chemical synthesis intermediate.
Definition
ChEBI: A cyclohexane-1,2-diol with trans-configuration. It is a metabolite of cyclohexene oxide and other such compounds.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the diol from Me2CO and dry it at 50o for several days. It can also be recrystallised from CCl4 or EtOAc and it can be distilled. The 2,4-dinitrobenzoyl derivative has m 179o. [Winstein & Buckles J Am Chem Soc 64 2780 1942.] [Beilstein 6 IV 5194.]
Properties of TRANS-1,2-CYCLOHEXANEDIOL
| Melting point: | 101-104 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 117 °C (12.7517 mmHg) |
| Density | 0.9958 (rough estimate) |
| vapor pressure | 4 hPa (110 °C) |
| refractive index | 1.4270 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 134 °C |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Soluble in chloroform and methanol. |
| form | Crystals or Crystalline Powder |
| pka | 14.49±0.40(Predicted) |
| color | Off-white |
| BRN | 3193810 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 1460-57-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,2-Cyclohexanediol, trans-(1460-57-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | trans-1,2-Cyclohexanediol (1460-57-7) |
Safety information for TRANS-1,2-CYCLOHEXANEDIOL
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| 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 TRANS-1,2-CYCLOHEXANEDIOL
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