CAS Number:115‑77‑5
Synonyms:2,2‑Bis(hydroxymethyl)propane‑1,3‑diol; Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)methane; THME; PETP
General Formula:C₅H₁₂O₄
Product Introduction
Pentaerythritol is a white, odorless, crystalline polyol featuring four hydroxyl groups. It’s widely used where high-functionality, thermal stability, and cross-link density are needed—in coatings, dentin composites, stabilizers, and explosives.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Density | ~1.396 g/cm³ @20 °C |
| Melting Point | 253–260 °C |
| Boiling Point | ~276 °C @30 mmHg |
| Flash Point | ~240 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | <1 mmHg @20 °C |
| Solubility | ~1 g/18 mL @15 °C water; also soluble in polar organics |
| pH (alkaline solution) | ~3.5–4.5 |
| Vapor Density | ~4.7 × air |