2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, 98%

Description

CAS: 77-99-6 | C6H14O3 | 134.18 g/mol

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 77-99-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H14O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 134.18
• MDL Number: MFCD00004694
• InChI Key: ZJCCRDAZUWHFQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trimethylolpropane, 2-ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl propane-1,3-diol, ethriol, 2-ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, hexaglycerine, ettriol, etriol, trimethylol propane, tmp alcohol, 1,1,1-tris hydroxymethyl propane
• PubChem CID: 6510
• IUPAC Name: 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol
• SMILES: CCC(CO)(CO)CO

• Melting Point: 59°C to 60°C
• Boiling Point: 296°C to 298°C
• Flash Point: 172°C (341°F)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 1698309
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 134.18
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	201-074-9
RTECSNumber	TY6470000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only