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93370

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1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)propane

dist., ≥98.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

2-Ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, Trimethylolpropane

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2C(CH2OH)3
CAS Number:
77-99-6
Molecular Weight:
134.17
Beilstein:
1698309
EC Number:
201-074-9
MDL number:
MFCD00004694
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57653544
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

4.8 (vs air)

Quality Level

200

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

(Powder or Crystals or Granules or Chunks)

autoignition temp.

1301 °F

quality

dist.

bp

159-161 °C/2 mmHg (lit.)

mp

56-58 °C (lit.)
56-61 °C

solubility

H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear

functional group

hydroxyl

SMILES string

CCC(CO)(CO)CO

InChI

1S/C6H14O3/c1-2-6(3-7,4-8)5-9/h7-9H,2-5H2,1H3

InChI key

ZJCCRDAZUWHFQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)propane is used as a starting material in the synthesis of a variety of polyglycerols and polylactides. It is also used as a tripodal ligand to construct manganese-based metal-organic complexes as single molecular magnets.

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Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H361fd

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

356.0 °F - Cleveland open cup

Flash Point(C)

180 °C - Cleveland open cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

93370-250G:
93370-1KG:
93370-6X1KG:
93370-BULK:
93370-50G:
93370-VAR:

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Lot/Batch Number
BCCF5957
BCCC0964
BCBW1398
BCBQ5973V
BCBP1573V

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Synthesis, characterization, and viscoelastic properties of high molecular weight hyperbranched polyglycerols.
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Synthesis, structure, and magnetic properties of a [Mn22] wheel-like single-molecule magnet.
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