93370

1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)propane

dist., ≥98.0% (GC)

• Synonym(s): 2-Ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, Trimethylolpropane
• 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

Properties

• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H361fd
• Precautionary Statements: P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
• 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