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1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11485747
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Description

1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane is an intermediate in the production of alkyd and polyester resins, powder coating resins, synthetic lubricants based on polyol esters, stabilizers for plastics, plasticizers, and pigment coatings. It is used in some phase change materials.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane is an intermediate in the production of alkyd and polyester resins, powder coating resins, synthetic lubricants based on polyol esters, stabilizers for plastics, plasticizers, and pigment coatings. It is used in some phase change materials.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, water/ moisture.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 77-85-0
Molecular Formula C5H12O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 120.148
MDL Number MFCD00004687
InChI Key QXJQHYBHAIHNGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym trimethylolethane, 1,1,1-tris hydroxymethyl ethane, trimet, methriol, metriol, pentaglycerine, pentaglycerol, methyltrimethanolmethane, 2-hydroxymethyl-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol, tris hydroxymethyl ethane
PubChem CID 6502
IUPAC Name 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol
SMILES CC(CO)(CO)CO

Specifications

Melting Point ∼190°C
Boiling Point 137°C (15 mmHg)
Flash Point 160°C (320°F)
Quantity 500 g
Beilstein 1304452
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Solubility Information Soluble in water.
Formula Weight 120.15
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material 1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane

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