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Pentaerythritol
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Pentaerythritol |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol;Tetramethylolmethane;PE |
| Chinese name | 季戊四醇 |
| Chinese synonyms | 单季戊四醇;四羟甲基甲烷;五赤藓醇;羟甲基甲烷 |
| Chemical category | Alcohols & Glycols |
| CAS No. | 115-77-5 |
| EINECS No. | 204-104-9 |
| Molecular formula | C5H12O4 |
| Molecular weight | 136.15 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥98.0%; water ≤0.5%; ash ≤0.1%; hydroxyl value ≥48.0%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol
Application scenarios
Alkyd resin coatings, lubricants, plasticizers, surfactants, pharmaceuticals, explosives