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PENTAERYTHRITOL (PENTA)

CAS:115-77-5

Pentaerythritol is an important organic compound

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PENTAERYTHRITOL

Pentaerythritol (PENTA) is an important polyol compound

Technical Specifications

  • Appearance: White crystalline powder
  • Melting point: 253-258°C
  • Boiling point: 276°C (30 mmHg)
  • Density: 1.396 g/cm³
  • Flash point: 240°C (open cup)
  • Solubility: 2.5g/100ml in water (25°C)
  • Vapor pressure: 0.013 Pa (20°C)
  • Pentaerythritol is a kind of polyol, with four hydroxyl functional groups, chemical properties are relatively active, can participate in a variety of chemical reactions, such as esterification, etherification, nitrification and so on.

Applications

  • Coating industry:
    • Alkyd resin production (enhances hardness/gloss)
    • Aviation lubricants and smoldering coatings
  • Plasticizers & lubricants:
    • High-efficiency PVC plasticizers
    • Fatty acid esters for industrial lubricants
  • Surfactants:
    • Non-ionic surfactant raw materials
    • Hard water softening agents
  • Flame retardants:
    • Intumescent flame retardant with ammonium polyphosphate
  • Other fields:
    • Pharmaceutical and pesticide synthesis

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