Trimethylol Propane - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Trimethylol Propane

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Catalog Number

ACMA00017421

Product Name

Trimethylol Propane

Category

Polymers

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.

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

Trimethylolpropane is utilized primarily as a versatile precursor and monomer in the polymer and coatings industries. As a compound characterized by its three primary hydroxyl groups, it readily participates in typical hydroxyl group reactions, making it a key building block for various applications. In the field of resin production, trimethylolpropane is instrumental in creating alkyd resins, saturated polyesters, and polyurethanes, which are essential for producing high-gloss coatings and durable elastomers. Additionally, it is used in the formulation of acrylic acid esters for radiation curing and as an ingredient in synthetic lubricants and pigment surface treatments. Its role extends to enhance the properties of lacquers, imparting superior resistance to alkali, detergents, and water, while providing outstanding impact resistance, flexibility, and clarity. The compound's versatility and efficacy in these applications underline its significance in modern manufacturing processes.

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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