Description

1,2-Bis(1-Hydroxyethyl)Benzene is a versatile aromatic diol compound, serving as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring two hydroxymethyl groups on a benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for creating polymers, specialty resins, and fine chemicals. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer sectors seeking to develop new materials with tailored properties.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: A key monomer for producing polyesters, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins, imparting rigidity and chemical resistance.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A building block for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a crosslinker in coatings, adhesives, and elastomer formulations to enhance durability.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of plasticizers, stabilizers, and other specialty additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(1-Hydroxyethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	68850-07-7
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)benzene; o-Xylene-α,α'-diol; Benzene-1,2-dimethanol; 1,2-Benzenedimethanol; o-Benzenedimethanol; (1,2-Phenylene)dimethanol; o-Xylylene glycol; 1,2-Di(hydroxymethyl)benzene
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(1-Hydroxyethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	115 - 120 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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