Dimethyl 1,4-cyclohexanedione-2,5-dicarboxylate is used in the production of pigments such as pigment red 122 and pigment violet 19. It also can react with 2,4-diamino-phenol to get 2,5-bis-(3-amino-4-hydroxy-phenylamino)-cyclohexa-1,4-diene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester.
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ApplicationsDimethyl 1,4-cyclohexanedione-2,5-dicarboxylate is used in the production of pigments such as pigment red 122 and pigment violet 19. It also can react with 2,4-diamino-phenol to get 2,5-bis-(3-amino-4-hydroxy-phenylamino)-cyclohexa-1,4-diene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester.
SolubilitySoluble in water 0.0016 g/L.
NotesStore in a cool, dry place in tightly closed container. Store at room temperature. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.