(4,5-Dichloro-1,2-phenylene)dimethanol

• CAT Number: L014477
• CAS Number: 24006-92-6
• Molecular Formula: C8H8Cl2O2
• Molecular Weight: 207.05
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: [4,5-dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8Cl2O2/c9-7-1-5(3-11)6(4-12)2-8(7)10/h1-2,11-12H,3-4H2
• InChIKey: WSCRUXVCUXHCOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

(4,5-Dichloro-1,2-phenylene)dimethanol(CAT: L014477) is an organic compound featuring a dichlorinated benzene ring with two methanol groups attached at the 1 and 2 positions. This structure provides a combination of hydrophobic (dichlorobenzene) and hydrophilic (methanol) functionalities, making it useful in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and chemical research. The presence of chlorine atoms on the aromatic ring can influence reactivity and stability, allowing this compound to serve as an intermediate in cross-coupling reactions or in the formation of various bioactive compounds. This molecule is often applied in developing synthetic pathways for drugs and other specialty chemicals, where it contributes to desired solubility and stability profiles.