1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane, 97%

Description

CAS: 77-85-0 | C5H12O3 | 120.148 g/mol

1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane is an intermediate in the production of alkyd and polyester resins, powder coating resins, synthetic lubricants based on polyol esters, stabilizers for plastics, plasticizers, and pigment coatings. It is used in some phase change materials.

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Applications
1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane is an intermediate in the production of alkyd and polyester resins, powder coating resins, synthetic lubricants based on polyol esters, stabilizers for plastics, plasticizers, and pigment coatings. It is used in some phase change materials.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, water/ moisture.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 77-85-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 120.148
• MDL Number: MFCD00004687
• InChI Key: QXJQHYBHAIHNGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trimethylolethane, 1,1,1-tris hydroxymethyl ethane, trimet, methriol, metriol, pentaglycerine, pentaglycerol, methyltrimethanolmethane, 2-hydroxymethyl-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol, tris hydroxymethyl ethane
• PubChem CID: 6502
• IUPAC Name: 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol
• SMILES: CC(CO)(CO)CO

• Melting Point: ∼190°C
• Boiling Point: 137°C (15 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 160°C (320°F)
• Quantity: 2500 g
• Beilstein: 1304452
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 120.15
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	201-063-9
RTECSNumber	TY7137500
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only