Products 115-77-5
CAS 115-77-5 appears in our catalog under these names: Pentaerythritol, 95%, Pentaerythritol, >95% (HPLC), Pentaerythritol, Pentaerythritol, 98+% , Pentaerythritol, >98.0%(GC). Offered by: Combi-blocks, TRC, Dr. Ehrenstorfer, Thermo Scientific (Alfa Aesar), Biosynth. Available pack sizes: 5g, 100g, 500g, 1kg, 25g, 250g, 50g, 1g.
Pentaerythritol is a tetrol that is neopentane in which one of the methyl hydrogens of all four methyl groups are replaced by hydroxy groups. It is a chemical intermediate used in the production of explosives, plastics, paints, appliances, and cosmetics. It has a role as a laxative and a flame retardant. It is a primary alcohol and a tetrol. It derives from a hydride of a neopentane.
Source: ChEBI
| Molecular formula | C5H12O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 136.15 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
| InChIKey | WXZMFSXDPGVJKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)CO)O |
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