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CAS: 612-14-6
Appearance: Off-white powder
Purity: ≥98%
Capacity: 200mt/year MOQ: 100g
Application: organic intermediate
Standard: Enterprise export
Manufacturer: Jinan Finer Chemical Co., Ltd
Synonyms: 1,2-Di(hydroxymethyl)benzene o-Xylene-alpha,alpha’-diol
Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
Molecular Weight: 138.16
CAS Registry Number: 612-14-6
EINECS: 210-293-9
Melting point: 61-64 ºC
1,2-Benzenedimethanol, also known as o-xylene-α,α’-diol or phthalyl alcohol, is a chemical compound with the CAS number 612-14-6. It features two hydroxyl groups attached to adjacent carbon atoms on a benzene ring. This compound is widely used in organic synthesis, particularly as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and other chemicals. 1,2-Benzenedimethanol is typically a white to grayish-white powder or crystalline solid with a specific melting and boiling point. It is soluble in water, ether, ethanol, and benzene, making it versatile for various applications.
| Property Type | Property Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 1,2-Benzenedimethanol |
| CAS Number | 612-14-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H10O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 138.16 g/mol |
| Physical Properties | |
| – Appearance | White to grayish-white powder or crystalline solid |
| – Melting Point | 61-65 °C |
| – Boiling Point | 291.3±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| – Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm³ |
| – Solubility | Soluble in water, ether, ethanol, and benzene |
| Chemical Properties | |
| – Refractive Index | 1.5590 (estimate) |
| – Flash Point | 145.3±16.4 °C |
| – pH (in water) | Not available |
| – Stability | Stable under normal conditions |
| – Reactivity | May react with acids, acyl chlorides, anhydrides, and oxidizing agents |
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