P4755
Pentaerythritol
98%
Synonym(s):
2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol
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Linear Formula:
C(CH2OH)4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.15
Beilstein:
1679274
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
Recommended Products
vapor pressure
<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Quality Level
Assay
98%
form
powder
bp
276 °C/30 mmHg (lit.)
mp
253-258 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
OCC(CO)(CO)CO
InChI
1S/C5H12O4/c6-1-5(2-7,3-8)4-9/h6-9H,1-4H2
InChI key
WXZMFSXDPGVJKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
Pentaerythritol is a versatile starting material to synthesize various dendrimers and star-shaped polymers. It is widely used in the preparation of flame-retardant epoxy resins and polymer composites. It is also used in the synthesis of the vasodilator, pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN).
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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