DMCD (Dimethyl Cyclohexanedicarboxylate)

Eastman's DMCD is a cycloaliphatic diester with low melting capabilities that is used to synthesize polyesters, polyamides, alkyds, and plasticizers. It provides similar performance properties to CHDA, except that the reaction with glycols is a transesterification where methanol evolves from the reaction instead of water. When DMCD is used to create coating resins, they gain a better balance of hardness and flexibility while imbuing a high degree of resistance to chemicals, stains, humidity, and corrosion. These resins are typically used in industrial and automotive applications. DMCD may also be used to create water-based polyester resins because it imparts excellent hydrolytic stability.