Description

1,3-Benzenedimethanol is a high-purity aromatic diol building block of significant industrial importance. Its bifunctional structure, featuring two primary hydroxyl groups on a meta-substituted benzene ring, makes it a versatile intermediate for polymerization and specialty chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the polymer, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical sectors seeking to create advanced materials with tailored properties.

Application

• Polymer Industry: A key monomer for the production of specialty polyesters, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins, imparting rigidity and thermal stability to the final polymer.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as an effective crosslinker in coatings, adhesives, and elastomer formulations to enhance durability and chemical resistance.
• Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCPs): An important monomeric unit in the production of high-performance engineering plastics for electronics and automotive applications.
• Dendrimer and Hyperbranched Polymer Synthesis: Utilized as a core or branching unit due to its symmetrical diol functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Benzenedimethanol
CAS No.	626-18-6
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2
Molecular Weight	138.16 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Xylene-α,α'-diol; 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)benzene; m-Phenylenedimethanol; m-Xylylenediol; m-Xylylene Glycol; α,α'-Dihydroxy-m-xylene; Isophthalyl Alcohol; m-Benzenedimethanol
EINECS	210-940-8

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Benzenedimethanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for our global B2B clients.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	60 - 64 °C
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.