Applications
Pinacol is used in the preparation of synthetic intermediates like pinacolborane, bis(pinacolato)diboron and pinacolchloroborane by reaction with boron trichloride. Further, it plays an important role as an intermediate for biologically active compounds like antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and antituberculous.

Solubility
Soluble in hot water, alcohol, and diethyl ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong acids.