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

Name: 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol
SKU: ACM77996
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Catalog NumberACM77996

CAS Number77-99-6

CategoryMonomers

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

Description

DryPowder; Liquid; OtherSolid; PelletsLargeCrystals; PelletsLargeCrystals, Liquid;COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS OR PELLETS.

IUPAC Name

2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol

Molecular Weight

134.17g/mol

Molecular Formula

C6H14O3;C6H14O3;C6H14O3

Canonical SMILES

CCC(CO)(CO)CO

InChI

InChI=1S/C6H14O3/c1-2-6(3-7,4-8)5-9/h7-9H,2-5H2,1H3

InChI Key

ZJCCRDAZUWHFQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

160 °C @ 5 MM HG;292-297 °C

Melting Point

58 °C;58 °C

Flash Point

172 °C c.c.

Purity

99%

Density

1.084 g/cm³

Solubility

SOL IN ALL PROP IN WATER, ALCOHOL; INSOL IN BENZENE, CARBON TETRACHLORIDE;Solubility in water at 20 °C: miscible

Application

2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol serves as a versatile building block in the production of various resins and coatings, thanks to its multifunctional nature. It acts as a precursor for the synthesis of alkyd resins, which are central to creating high-gloss coatings and ion exchange resins. The compound is also integral to forming urethanes and polyester derivatives through processes such as ethoxylation and propoxylation. In the polymer industry, 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol is used in the production of polyurethanes for coatings and elastomers, and in saturated polyesters for applications like coil coatings. Its derivatives are important in creating acrylic acid esters for radiation curing and esters for synthetic lubricants. Moreover, it contributes to the surface treatment of pigments. Products utilizing this compound are known for their excellent resistance to alkali, detergents, and water, as well as their remarkable impact resistance, flexibility, and retention of clarity.

Color/Form

WHITE POWDER OR PLATES;COLORLESS CRYSTALS

Complexity

60.4

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

201-074-9

Exact Mass

134.094294g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

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