Description

4-Methoxy-1,3-Benzenedimethanol 97 is a high-purity aromatic diol derivative, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a rigid, substituted benzene core with dual hydroxymethyl functionalities, enabling the creation of complex polymers, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop new materials or active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzyl alcohol framework.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or chain extender in the production of specialty polyesters, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins, imparting rigidity and specific reactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A building block for creating mesogenic units in display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in coatings, adhesives, and sealants to modify network density and physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures via its reactive hydroxyl groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxy-1,3-Benzenedimethanol 97
CAS No.	15471-26-8
Molecular Formula	C9H12O3
Molecular Weight	168.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-methoxybenzene; 4-Methoxyisophthalyl Alcohol; 4-Methoxy-1,3-benzenedimethanol; 4-Methoxyisophthalaldehyde Dihydrogenation Product; 4-Methoxy-m-phenylenedimethanol; 4-Methoxyisophthalic Alcohol; 4-Methoxybenzene-1,3-diyldimethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxy-1,3-Benzenedimethanol 97 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the specified 97% minimum purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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