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1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol

Also known as [4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol, 1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane, CHDM

CAS 105-08-8Formula C8H16O2Molar mass 144.21 g/molEC 203-268-9
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Corrosive, Harmful or irritant 28 suppliers listed
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1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol chemical structure, C8H16O2, CAS 105-08-8
2D chemical structure

Key facts

What buyers check first

All properties
Appearance
Liquid
Melting point
43 °C
Boiling point
286 °C
Density
1.0381 at 25 °C/4 °C
Flash point
165.6 °C
HS code
290619
Category
Alcohol and glycol solvents
Illustrative photo, 25 litre white jerry cans of liquid in a warehouse
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What is 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H16O2 and a molar mass of 144.21 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 105-08-8. The IUPAC name is [4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol
CAS number
105-08-8 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 3236-47-3, 3236-48-4
EC numbers
203-268-9, 692-674-3
Molecular formula
C8H16O2
UNII
47A69Y3G5M, 7I8476P8P0, 8C3FKR6R1B
MDL number
MFCD00001512, MFCD00064957, MFCD00066360
INCI name
DIMETHYLOLCYCLOHEXANE
InChIKey
YIMQCDZDWXUDCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c9-5-7-1-2-8(6-10)4-3-7/h7-10H,1-6H2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1CC(CCC1CO)CO

Synonyms

  • [4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol
  • 1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane
  • CHDM
  • 1,4-Chidm
  • Cyclohexane-1,4-dimethanol
  • Rikabinol DM
  • 1,4-Dimethylolcyclohexane
  • Cyclohex-1,4-ylenedimethanol
  • 1,4-Cyclohexamethylenebis methylol
  • (4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl)methanol
  • Eastman verityl ab-1000 diol
  • trans-1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol
  • cis-1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol
  • 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, cis-
  • 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, trans-
  • trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diyldimethanol
  • cis-cyclohexane-1,4-diyldimethanol
  • trans-1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane
  • cis-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol
  • trans-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol
  • (trans-4-Hydroxymethylcyclohexyl)methanol
  • 1,4-dihydroxymethylcyclohexane
  • 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol,c&t
  • Cyclohexane-1,4-dimethanol,c&t
  • (4-Hydroxymethylcyclohexyl)methanol
Show all 38 synonyms
  • cis-(cyclohexane-1,4-diyl)dimethanol
  • cis-1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane
  • 1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane,c&t
  • PM 1597
  • cis-CHDM
  • [4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methan-1-ol
  • ((1r,4r)-cyclohexane-1,4-diyl)dimethanol
  • ((1s,4s)-cyclohexane-1,4-diyl)dimethanol
  • [(1r,4r)-Cyclohexane-1,4-diyl]dimethanol
  • [(1s,4s)-Cyclohexane-1,4-diyl]dimethanol
  • [(1r,4r)-4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol
  • 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol
  • trans-(4-hydroxymethyl-cyclohexyl)-methanol

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
Liquidexp.
Odour
Sweet (1,3/1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol mixture)exp.
Melting point
43 °Cexp.
Boiling point
286 °Cexp.
Density
1.0381 at 25 °C/4 °Cexp.
Flash point
165.6 °Cexp.
Autoignition temperature
316 °Cexp.
Solubility
In water, 920,000 mg/L at 20 °Cexp.
Vapour pressure
3.08 × 10⁻⁴ mm Hg at 25 °Cexp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
144.21 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
144.115 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
0.78calc.
Topological polar surface area
40.46 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
2calc.
Heavy atoms
10calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCCCC1

C1CCCCC1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Cyclohexane ring system.

24,737 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Danger
GHS05: Corrosive
Corrosive
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
Harmful or irritant
110NFPA 704 rating

Hazard statements

  • H318Causes serious eye damage.
  • H319Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements (6)
  • P264 + P265Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
  • P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
  • P305 + P351 + P338If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P305 + P354 + P338If in eyes: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P317Get medical help.
  • P337 + P317If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Polyester films and protective coatings, reduction of reaction time in esterification.

Used to make saturated and unsaturated polyester resins and coatings, used in unsaturated polyester resins for gel coats, sheet molding compounds, and injection moldable fiberglass-reinforced plastics, used as a chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate.

1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol is used for polyester films and protective coatings. The substance is an intermediate reactant, promoting reduction of reaction time in esterification for polymers industry.

Used in saturated polyesters used in powder, water- and solvent-borne coatings to enhance, eg, outdoor durability as well as chemical, hydrolytic, stain, humidity, and corrosion resistance. It is used for example in automotive, trains, buses, aerospace, and general industrial coatings.

Industrial uses: Monomers.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name DIMETHYLOLCYCLOHEXANE(solvent)

Functional uses

  • Solvent

Cosmetic functions

  • Solvent

How it is made

The manufacture of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol can be accomplished by the catalytic reduction under pressure of dimethyl terephthalate in a methanol solution. This glycol also may be prepared by the depolymerization and catalytic reduction of linear polyesters that have alkylene terephthalates as primary constituents. Poly(ethylene terephthalate) may be hydrogenated in the presence of methanol under pressure and heat to give good yields.

Catalytic reduction of dimethyl terephthalate in methanol solution

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol is traded under.

HS 2906.19Indicative HS code

Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, other

World exports in 2024
$613M
+18.7% vs 2023, imports $606M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China34.2%
  2. India * partner reported10.1%
  3. Germany9.5%
Top importers
  1. United States19.8%
  2. Germany9.0%
  3. India * partner reported8.4%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, based on the data on this page

What is 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol?

1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H16O2 and a molar mass of 144.21 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 105-08-8. The IUPAC name is [4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol.

What is the CAS number of 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol?

The CAS registry number of 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol is 105-08-8. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 3236-47-3, 3236-48-4.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol?

The molecular formula of 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol is C8H16O2 and its molar mass is 144.21 g/mol.

What is 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol used for?

Polyester films and protective coatings, reduction of reaction time in esterification.

Is 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol hazardous?

1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: causes serious eye damage, causes serious eye irritation. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol?

1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol is usually classified under HS code 290619 (Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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