1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, cis + trans, 99%

Product Code. 11432788

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A16769.22

Description

CAS: 105-08-8 | C8H16O2 | 144.21 g/mol

CHDM is a precursor to polyesters. It is one of the most important co-monomers for production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or polyethylene terephthalic ester (PETE).

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
CHDM is a precursor to polyesters. It is one of the most important co-monomers for production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or polyethylene terephthalic ester (PETE).

Solubility
Miscible with water, glycolether and ketones.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, water, moisture.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 105-08-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 144.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00001512,MFCD00066360
• InChI Key: YIMQCDZDWXUDCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, trans-1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, chdm, 1,4-bis hydroxymethyl cyclohexane, rikabinol dm, cyclohexane-1,4-dimethanol, 1,4-chidm, 1,4-dimethylolcyclohexane, 4-hydroxymethyl cyclohexyl methanol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, cis
• PubChem CID: 7735
• IUPAC Name: [4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol
• SMILES: OCC1CCC(CO)CC1

• Melting Point: ∼30°C
• Density: 1.04
• Boiling Point: 282°C to 284°C
• Flash Point: 161°C (322°F)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1902271
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,glycolether and ketones.
• Formula Weight: 144.21
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, cis + trans

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only