Description

1,3-Benzenedimethanol, 5-Methyl is a versatile aromatic diol derivative, specifically a dimethyl-substituted meta-benzenedimethanol. This compound serves as a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis, offering two reactive hydroxyl groups for polymerization and derivatization. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating advanced intermediates, ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer for the production of polyesters, polyurethanes, and other specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelator Precursor: Used to synthesize complexing agents and ligands for catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a cross-linker in resin and coating formulations to enhance durability and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for introducing the 5-methyl-1,3-phenylenedimethanol moiety into more complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Benzenedimethanol, 5-Methyl
CAS No.	27711-63-3
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-1,3-benzenedimethanol; 5-Methylisophthalyl Alcohol; 5-Methyl-1,3-phenylenedimethanol; 5-Methyl-m-xylylene glycol; 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5-methylbenzene; 5-Methylisophthalaldehyde Diol; α,α'-Dihydroxy-5-methyl-m-xylene; 5-Methylbenzene-1,3-diyldimethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Benzenedimethanol, 5-Methyl is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.