Pentaerythritol
Pentaerythritol is an odorless white solid. Sinks and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999) Pentaerythritol is a primary alcohol.
- Synonyms
- PENTAERYTHRITOL, 115-77-5, 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol, Pentek, Tetramethylolmethane, Monopentaerythritol, Auxinutril, Maxinutril, Monopentek, Pentaerythrite, Penetek, Metab-Auxil, Hercules P6, Tetrahydroxymethylmethane, Methane tetramethylol, 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-, Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)methane, 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, PE 200, NSC 8100
- Chemical Formula
- C5H12O14
- CAS Number
- 115-77-5
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 136.15 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 502 °F (USCG, 1999)
- Boiling Point
- Sublimes (NIOSH, 2016)
- Forms
- White, Odourless, Solid
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Explosives
- Plastics and polymers
- Cosmetic products
- Paint and Coatings