3, 6-di (hydroxymethyl) duene is often used in the synthesis of fine chemical products, for example as an important intermediate in the pharmaceutical, dye and plastics industries. The compound may be involved in the manufacture of biologically active drug molecules, but details of specific applications are not available due to limited information. Due to its structural properties, 3, 6-bis (hydroxymethyl) durene may be used as a plasticizer for certain plastics and resins, improving the flexibility and processability of the material
