CAS 3010-96-6 2,2,4,4-Tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (mixture of isomers)

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2,2,4,4-Tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (mixture of isomers)

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Catalog Number

ACM3010966

CAS Number

3010-96-6

Product Name

2,2,4,4-Tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (mixture of isomers)

Structure

Category

Monomers

Description

WetSolid, OtherSolid

IUPAC Name

2,2,4,4-tetramethylcyclobutane-1,3-diol

Molecular Weight

144.21g/mol

Molecular Formula

C8H16O2

Canonical SMILES

CC1(C(C(C1O)(C)C)O)C

InChI

InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-7(2)5(9)8(3,4)6(7)10/h5-6,9-10H,1-4H3

InChI Key

FQXGHZNSUOHCLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

2,2,4,4-Tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, a white crystalline powder, serves a critical purpose in the synthesis of high-performance functionalized polyester materials, such as Eastman Tritan™ copolyester. This cyclic aliphatic diol monomer offers an environmentally safer alternative to conventional polycarbonate materials by eliminating the need for bisphenol A, a known harmful compound. By incorporating 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol into polyester formulations, manufacturers can achieve marked improvements in the glass transition temperature and shock resistance of the final product. Additionally, it enhances transparency, impact strength, melt viscosity, and overall toughness of the polyester materials. The primary method for synthesizing this compound involves the hydrogenation of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanedione in a dihydrogen atmosphere.

Complexity

115

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

221-140-0

Exact Mass

144.11503g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

144.11503g/mol

NSC Number