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Sigma-Aldrich

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

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, Propylidynetris(methanol), 1,1,1-Trimethylolpropane, 1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)propane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2C(CH2OH)3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
134.17
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
201-074-9
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

<0.1 hPa ( 50 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

solid

autoignition temp.

375 °C (DIN 51794)

potency

>2500 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

2-11.8 % (v/v)

pH

6.5 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H2O, External MSDS)

mp

58 °C

transition temp

flash point 179 °C (DIN 51758)

bulk density

700 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

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

InChI key

ZJCCRDAZUWHFQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 57 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 61 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

Health hazard

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

356.0 °F - Cleveland open cup

Flash Point(C)

180 °C - Cleveland open cup


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