2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-methylphenol, CAS No. 91-04-3

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91-04-3

Catalog No. EBD53743

CAS 91-04-3

Name 2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-methylphenol

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Basic Information

Synonyms: rarechemalbd0246 1,3-benzenedimethanol,2-hydroxy-5-methyl- 2,6-di(hydroxymethyl)-p-cresol 2,6-dimethylol-4-methylphenol 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-benzenedimethanol 3-benzenedimethanol,2-hydroxy-5-methyl-1 4-methyl-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-phenol adimethyl1,adimethyl3-mesityllenediol,2-hydroxy- 2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-p-cresol 2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-methylphenol 2,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-methylphenol 2-Hydroxy-5-methyl-1,3-benzenedimethanol 2,6-di(hydroxymethyl)-4-methylphenol

Molecular Formula: C9H12O3

Molecular Weight: 168.19

MDL Number: MFCD00004619

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors Materials Chemistry > Polymers and Macromolecular Materials > Functional Copolymer Monomers

Product Description:

2-Hydroxy-5-methylisophthalaldehyde is an aromatic dialdehyde compound featuring a phenolic hydroxyl group and a methyl substituent. This specific substitution pattern makes it a valuable bifunctional monomer in materials science. Its primary application is as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced organic materials. It is extensively used to construct Schiff base macrocycles and polymers, which are crucial for developing fluorescent chemosensors, particularly for the selective detection of metal ions like aluminum (Al³⁺) and zinc (Zn²⁺). Furthermore, it serves as a precursor for synthesizing novel organic semiconductors and electroluminescent materials used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other optoelectronic devices. The aldehyde groups readily undergo condensation reactions with diamines to form polyimines, while the hydroxyl group offers a site for further functionalization or influences material properties. This compound is a specialized chemical intermediate in high-value material research rather than a bulk commodity or a general-purpose synthesis reagent. Its utility is defined by its role in creating functional polymers and molecular sensors with specific optical and electronic properties.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 128-130 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 333.3 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 166.1 °C

Density: 5.8 (vs air)

Analytical Data

Appearance: light pink crystalline powder