Description

1,3-Benzenediethanol is a versatile aromatic diol building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring two primary hydroxyl groups on a meta-substituted benzene ring, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating polymers, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceutical active ingredients. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, meta-substituted aromatic core with functional handles.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Serves as a monomer or chain extender in the synthesis of polyesters, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins, contributing to thermal stability and structural rigidity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aromatic diol structure is incorporated into the final molecule.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor in the development of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes due to its planar structure and functional groups.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in coatings, adhesives, and elastomers to improve hardness, chemical resistance, and cross-link density.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules, ligands, and metal-organic frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Benzenediethanol
CAS No.	46133-05-5
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene; m-Xylene-α,α'-diol; m-Benzenedimethanol, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl) derivative; m-Phenylenediethanol; 1,3-Phenylenebis(ethanol); m-Xylylene glycol; Resorcinol bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ether (related); 1,3-Di(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Benzenediethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with ISO and cGMP guidelines where applicable.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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