538256

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol

99%

• Synonym(s): NPG Glycol, Neopentylglycol
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C(CH₂OH)₂
• CAS Number: 126-30-7
• Molecular Weight: 104.15
• Beilstein: 605291
• EC Number: 204-781-0
• MDL number: MFCD00004685
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24878314
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor density: 3.6 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: <0.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: 99%
• autoignition temp.: 750 °F
• expl. lim.: 1.34 %, 149 °F; 18.8 %, 177 °F
• SMILES string: CC(C)(CO)CO
• InChI: 1S/C5H12O2/c1-5(2,3-6)4-7/h6-7H,3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: SLCVBVWXLSEKPL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol readily absorbs moisture on exposure to air.

Application

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol may be used in the synthesis of:

• 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol cyclic phosphorochloridate
• 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol cyclic phenylphosphonate
• [1′,3′-(2′,2′-dimethylpropylene)]-2-iodo-3-octyl-5-thienylboronate
• cyclic carbonate
• 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol bis(cyclic-2,2-dimethyltrimethylene phosphite)

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H318
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves