Dimethylolpropionic Acid

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Product Description

ProductDimethylolpropionic Acid
CAS4767-03-7
FormulaC5H10O4
Synonym2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid, 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propanoic acid, Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-, a,a-Dimethylolpropionic acid, Hydracrylic acid, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-, Propionic acid, 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-, 2,2-Dimethylolpropionic acid, 2,2-Dihydroxymethylpropanoic acid, NSC 96616, a,a-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid, 2,2-DIMETHYLOLPROPIONIC ACID, 2,2-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)PROPIONIC ACID, DIMETHYLOLPROPIONIC ACID, DMPA(R), 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propanoic acid, 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propanoicacid, 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-propanoicaci, 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid, Dimethylolpropionic acid, 2,2-Bis (hydroxymethyl) propionic acid, a,a-Bis (hydroxymethyl) propionic acid, Bis-MPA, Dihydroxypivalic acid, DMPA 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid

Typical Product Specifications

Molecular weight134.13
EINECS225-306-3
BRN Number1756385
Water solubilitysoluble
Melting Point189-191 °C
SensitiveHygroscopic
Density0.84
Flash Point>150°C
Vapor Density<1
StabilityStable. Hygroscopic.
Merck14,3253
InChI1S/C5H10O4/c1-5(2-6,3-7)4(8)9/h6-7H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
NotesDimethylolpropionic Acid uses and applications include: chemical building block; preparation of water-solution alkyd resins, polyester resins, PU dispersions, surfactants, chemical intermediates, synthetic lubricants, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, printing inks, photographic chemicals; produces coatings with outstanding thermal, hydrolytic, and color stability; textile finishing Suggested storage of Dimethylolpropionic Acid: Hygroscopic; protect from moisture
ClassSpecialty Chemicals, Chemical Intermediates, Plasticizers, Surfactants
FunctionPlasticizers, Intermediates, Surfactant, Resins, Acid, Lubricant
IndustryCosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Specialty Chemicals
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