1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99%

Name: 1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009938

About 1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99%

1,4-Benzenedimethanol is an alcohol building block carrying the CAS registry number 589-29-7 with a typical assay of 99%. Formula C8H10O2, molecular weight 138.16 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is [4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]methanol. Alternative names: p-Phenylene dicarbinol and p-Phenylenedimethanol.

The product is provided as a powder. Key physical data: a melting point of 114-118 °C and a boiling point of 138-143 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and fine chemical synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 1,4-Benzenedimethanol in 5 g, 25 g and 100 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009938
CAS Number	589-29-7
IUPAC name	[4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]methanol
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₀O₂
Molecular weight	138.16 g/mol
Exact mass	138.0681
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29062910
InChIKey	BWVAOONFBYYRHY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)CO
PubChem CID	11506

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Powder
Melting point	114-118 °C
Boiling point	138-143 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	40.5 Å²
Synonyms	p-Phenylene dicarbinol, p-Phenylenedimethanol, p-Xylene-α,α′-diol, p-Xylylene dialcohol, 1,4-phenylenedimethanol, Terephthalyl alcohol, p-Xylyl alcohol, p-Xylylenediol, 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzyl alcohol, p-Xylylene glycol, p-Xylene glycol, p-Benzenedimethanol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P270, P271, P301 + P317, P304 + P340, P317, P330, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of 1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99% is 589-29-7. It is also known as p-Phenylene dicarbinol, p-Phenylenedimethanol, p-Xylene-α,α′-diol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99%?

1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99% has the molecular formula C8H10O2 and a molecular weight of 138.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is [4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]methanol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99% can I order?

We supply 1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99% in (99%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of 1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.