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2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, 98%
CAS: 77-99-6 | C6H14O3 | 134.18 g/mol
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Catalog number A13084.36
also known as A13084-36
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500 g
Chemical Identifiers
CAS77-99-6
IUPAC Name2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol
Molecular FormulaC6H14O3
InChI KeyZJCCRDAZUWHFQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCC(CO)(CO)CO
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetHydroxyl Value≥37.0% (U.S. specification)
CommentSpecification differs for U.S. and non-U.S. material where indicated
Free acid (titration)≤0.005% (as Formic acid)
Identification (FTIR)Conforms [non-U.S. specification]
Melting Point55-62°C (non-U.S. specification)
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2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol acts as a precursor to alkyd resins, high-gloss coatings and ion exchange resins. It is also employed as a multifunctional monomer utilized for the production of coatings, ethoxylated and propoxylated trimethylolpropane derivatives. Further, it serves as a building block in the polymer industry.
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Applications
2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol acts as a precursor to alkyd resins, high-gloss coatings and ion exchange resins. It is also employed as a multifunctional monomer utilized for the production of coatings, ethoxylated and propoxylated trimethylolpropane derivatives. Further, it serves as a building block in the polymer industry.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol acts as a precursor to alkyd resins, high-gloss coatings and ion exchange resins. It is also employed as a multifunctional monomer utilized for the production of coatings, ethoxylated and propoxylated trimethylolpropane derivatives. Further, it serves as a building block in the polymer industry.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Zheng, T.; Xing, Q.; Ren, S.; Zhang, L.; Li, H. A new hyperbranched star polyether electrolyte with high ionic conductivity. Ionics 2015, 21 (4), 917-925.
- Deng, E.; Nguyen, N. T.; Hild, F.; Hamilton, I. E.; Dimitrakis, G.; Kingman, S. W.; Lau, P. L.; Irvine, D. J. Molecular Differentiated Initiator Reactivity in the Synthesis of Poly(caprolactone)-Based Hydrophobic Homopolymer and Amphiphilic Core Corona Star Polymers. Molecules 2015, 20 (11), 20131-20145.