Description

1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM) is a high-purity, versatile diol with the molecular formula C₈H₁₆O₂ and CAS number 105-08-8. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name [4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol, is a key intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polyesters, coatings, and plasticizers. Its unique cycloaliphatic structure provides excellent thermal stability, chemical resistance, and UV durability, making it ideal for high-performance applications. Available in both cis and trans isomeric forms, CHDM is supplied as a white crystalline solid with a purity of ≥99%, ensuring consistent performance in demanding research and industrial processes. Suitable for use in polymerization, adhesives, and advanced material science, this product is rigorously tested for quality and packaged under inert conditions to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 105-08-8
• Complexity: 73.3
• IUPAC Name: [4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c9-5-7-1-2-8(6-10)4-3-7/h7-10H,1-6H2
• InChI Key: YIMQCDZDWXUDCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• LogP: log Kow = 1.14 /Estimated by Experimental Value Adjustment method using cyclohexanediol/
• Exact Mass: 144.115029749
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O2
• Molecular Weight: 144.21
• SMILES: C1CC(CCC1CO)CO
• Topological: 40.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 144.115029749
• Physical Description: Other Solid; Liquid, Other Solid
• Color/Form: Liquid
• Odor: Sweet
• Boiling Point: 286 °C , 283 °C
• Melting Point: 43 °C , 67 °C
• Flash Point: 166 °C
• Solubility: In water, 920,000 mg/L at 20 °C
• Density: 1.0381 at 25 °C/4 °C
• Vapor Density: 5
• Vapor Pressure: 3.08X10-4 mm Hg at 25 °C
• Autoignition Temperature: 600 °F .
• Viscosity: 877 cP at 50 °C, supercooled
• Refractive Index: Index of refraction: 1.4893 at 20 °C/D
• Synonyms: 1,4-CYCLOHEXANEDIMETHANOL, 105-08-8, CHDM, 1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane, 1,4-Chidm, Rikabinol DM, Cyclohexane-1,4-dimethanol, 1,4-Dimethylolcyclohexane, Cyclohex-1,4-ylenedimethanol, HSDB 5364, 1,4-Cyclohexamethylenebis methylol, UNII-8C3FKR6R1B, EINECS 203-268-9, NSC 44508, BRN 1902271, DTXSID9026712, AI3-28853, EC-No. 203-268-9, 8C3FKR6R1B, DTXCID106712, EC 203-268-9, NSC-44508, Sky CHDM, Vibracure A 240, CHDM-D, dimethylolcyclohexane, 1,4-CYCLOHEXADIMETHANOL-, EASTMAN VERITYL AB-1000 DIOL, 203-268-9, cyclohexane dimethanol, trans-1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, 3236-48-4, 3236-47-3, [4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol, cis-1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, cis-, 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, trans-, trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diyldimethanol, trans-1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane, cis-cyclohexane-1,4-diyldimethanol, MFCD00066360, (trans-4-Hydroxymethylcyclohexyl)methanol, cyclohexane-1,4-diyldimethanol, trans-(4-hydroxymethyl-cyclohexyl)-methanol, 47A69Y3G5M, MFCD00064957, cis-1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane, 7I8476P8P0, cis-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol, cis-(cyclohexane-1,4-diyl)dimethanol, PM 1597, cis-CHDM, [4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methan-1-ol, MFCD00001512, 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol, UNII-47A69Y3G5M, trans-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol, UNII-7I8476P8P0, (trans-4-Hydroxymethylcyclohexyl)methanol; trans-1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane;, trans-CHDM, [(1r,4r)-4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol, 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, (Z)-, CHDM, trans isomer, CHDM, cis, AI3-26300, 1,4 cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,4 cyclohexane dimethanol, 1,4-cyclo-hexanedimethanol, 1,4-cyclohexane-dimethanol, SCHEMBL27912, SCHEMBL130642, SCHEMBL297828, 1,4-dihydroxymethylcyclohexane, 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol,c&t, WLN: L6TJ A1Q D1Q, (Z)-1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, SCHEMBL1316560, SCHEMBL6113181, SCHEMBL6434055, 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, cis, CHEMBL3185118, Cyclohexane-1,4-dimethanol,c&t, SCHEMBL11682560, SCHEMBL11723676, 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, trans, DTXSID00274143, DTXSID60274144, trans-1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol, trans-cyclohexane-1,4-dimethanol, (4-Hydroxymethylcyclohexyl)methanol, NSC44508, Tox21_200433, trans-1,4-dihydroxymethylcyclohexane, 1,4-bis-(hydroxymethyl)-cyclohexane, AC-291, Cyclohex-1,4-ylenedimethanol, trans, SBB058762, AKOS009031609, AKOS015833096, AKOS028109404, 1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane,c&t, AT36023, CS-W016379, EAN 087583, SB17942, 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, cis + trans, NCGC00248612-01, NCGC00257987-01, AS-18294, CAS-105-08-8, SY024459, SY342154, DB-026925, C2234, NS00007618, ST50823930, EN300-19999, alpha,alpha’-Dihydroxy-1,4-dimethylcyclohexane, F87287, EN300-1721997, Q1064929, 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, mixture of (cis) and trans, Q27259032, Q27268338, Z104476328, 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, trans- (70%) and cis- (30%)

Application

1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM) is widely used as a monomer in the production of high-performance polyesters, such as PETG and PCTG, which are valued for their clarity, toughness, and chemical resistance. It serves as a critical building block in coatings and inks, enhancing flexibility and durability in automotive and industrial applications. Researchers also utilize CHDM in the synthesis of specialty plasticizers and adhesives, where its cycloaliphatic structure improves thermal and oxidative stability.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P264+P265, P280, P305+P354+P338, and P317

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Eye Dam. 1 (63.6%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (30.6%)

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