1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol
Agent Name
1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol
CAS Number
105-08-8
Formula
C8-H16-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane; 1,4-CHDM; 1,4-Cyclohexamethylenebis methylol; 1,4-Dimethylolcyclohexane; CHDM; Cyclohexane-1,4-dimethanol; Rikabinol DM; Cyclohex-1,4-ylenedimethanol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Liquid; [HSDB] White low melting solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in polyester films and protective coatings; for the reduction of reaction time in esterification; as a chemical intermediate for linear polyester fibers, polyester resins, unsaturated resins, high performance polyester enamels, polyurethane foams and elastomers, cyclohexane dimethanol glycidyl ether, and for its dimethacrylate ester derivative; [HSDB]
Comments
Causes proteinuria and weight loss in feeding studies of rats; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 166 deg C; [HSDB]
NFPA
must be preheated
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: