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Pentaerythritol

Pentaerythritol

  • Origin: China, Taiwan
  • CAS Number: 115-77-5
  • HS Code: 2905.42.90
IUPAC Name
2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol
Molecular Formula
C5H12O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
136.1500
Synonyms & Trade Names
Pentaerythritol; Tetramethylolmethane; PE
Purity / Assay (%)
98% min
Grade / Quality Level
Technical Grade

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Brief Overview
Pentaerythritol is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H­12O4. Pentaerythritol is white and crystalline in appearance with a stable solid. Pentaerythritol has found its use in a wide range of industries due to its multi-functionality and favourable physical & chemical properties.
Manufacturing Process
Pentaerythritol, is manufactured by a process comprising the reaction between formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and sodium hydroxide, and acidification with formic acid. The reaction takes place in a reactor with supplies of formaldehyde, sodium hydroxide, acetaldehyde and formic acid and at the end the solution formed is sent to a buffer tank of larger capacity than the reactor.