alpha,alpha,alpha',alpha'-Tetramethyl-1,4-benzenedimethanol
[CAS# 2948-46-1]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Fatty ketone (including enol)
• Name: alpha,alpha,alpha',alpha'-Tetramethyl-1,4-benzenedimethanol
• Synonyms: 1,4-Bis(2-hydroxy-2-propyl)benzene; 1,4-Bis(2-propanol)benzene; 1,4-Bis(alpha-hydroxyisopropyl)benzene; 1,4-Di(2-hydroxy-2-propyl)benzene; Dicumyl alcohol; p-Bis(2-hydroxyisopropyl)benzene
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 194.27
• CAS Registry Number: 2948-46-1
• EC Number: 220-964-8

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (2.1 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.051±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 141.2-141.4 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Fedorova, V. V.; Zhurnal Prikladnoi Khimii (Sankt-Peterburg, Russian Federation) 1965, V38(1), P166-70.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S36

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315