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Neopentyl glycol
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Neopentyl glycol |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol;NPG;Neopentylglycol |
| Chinese name | 新戊二醇 |
| Chinese synonyms | 2,2-二甲基-1,3-丙二醇;特戊二醇;季戊二醇;NPG |
| Chemical category | Alcohols & Glycols |
| CAS No. | 126-30-7 |
| EINECS No. | 204-781-0 |
| Molecular formula | C5H12O2 |
| Molecular weight | 104.15 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.2%; acidity (as acetic acid) ≤0.01%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10
Performance characteristics
White crystals, soluble in water, alcohol and ether
Application scenarios
Powder coating polyester resin, unsaturated polyester resin, plasticizer, lubricant, surfactant