32 results about "Cyclohexanedimethanol" patented technology

Cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM) is a mixture of isomeric organic compounds with formula C₆H₁₀(CH₂OH)₂. It is a colorless low-melting solid used in the production of polyester resins. Commercial samples consist of a mixture of cis and trans isomers. It is a di-substituted derivative of cyclohexane and is classified as a diol, meaning that it has two OH functional groups. Commercial CHDM typically has a cis/trans ratio of 30:70.