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

Description

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.

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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.