2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA13084.0C
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS77-99-6
IUPAC Name2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol
Molecular FormulaC6H14O3
InChI KeyZJCCRDAZUWHFQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCC(CO)(CO)CO
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to white
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder or flakes
Assay from Suppliers CofA≥97.5% (U.S. specification)
Ash≤0.0015% (non-U.S. specification)
CommentSpecification differs for U.S. and non-U.S. material where indicated
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2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol acts as a precursor to alkyd resins, high-gloss coatings and ion exchange resins. It is also employed as a multifunctional monomer utilized for the production of coatings, ethoxylated and propoxylated trimethylolpropane derivatives. Further, it serves as a building block in the polymer industry.

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
2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol acts as a precursor to alkyd resins, high-gloss coatings and ion exchange resins. It is also employed as a multifunctional monomer utilized for the production of coatings, ethoxylated and propoxylated trimethylolpropane derivatives. Further, it serves as a building block in the polymer industry.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Zheng, T.; Xing, Q.; Ren, S.; Zhang, L.; Li, H. A new hyperbranched star polyether electrolyte with high ionic conductivity. Ionics 2015, 21 (4), 917-925.
  2. Deng, E.; Nguyen, N. T.; Hild, F.; Hamilton, I. E.; Dimitrakis, G.; Kingman, S. W.; Lau, P. L.; Irvine, D. J. Molecular Differentiated Initiator Reactivity in the Synthesis of Poly(caprolactone)-Based Hydrophobic Homopolymer and Amphiphilic Core Corona Star Polymers. Molecules 2015, 20 (11), 20131-20145.