Description

1,2-Benzenedimethanol Diacetate is a high-purity diester derivative of phthalic alcohol, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate and specialty solvent. Its value lies in its ability to act as a protected diol precursor or a high-boiling point reaction medium in sensitive organic syntheses. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks for advanced chemical processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs where a protected benzenedimethanol moiety is required.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or plasticizer precursor in the production of specialized polyesters and resins.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides and fungicides.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a high-boiling-point aprotic solvent or a reagent in esterification and transesterification reactions.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized as a starting material or intermediate for synthesizing specific aromatic compounds.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions in formulations for coatings, adhesives, and elastomers that require di-functional reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Benzenedimethanol Diacetate
CAS No.	14019-65-9
Molecular Formula	C12H14O4
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Phthalyl Alcohol Diacetate; 1,2-Bis(acetoxymethyl)benzene; o-Xylene-α,α'-diol Diacetate; Benzene-1,2-dimethanol Diacetate; o-Benzenedimethanol Diacetate; Acetic Acid 1,2-Phenylenedimethylene Ester; 1,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)benzene Diacetate
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Benzenedimethanol Diacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for industrial and research use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.140 - 1.160
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.510 - 1.520

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.