Pentaerythritol (CAS 115-77-5)

Pentaerythritol (CAS 115-77-5)

Other names:

2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)1,3-propanediol, Pentaerythritol, Hercules P 6, Monopentaerythritol, Tetramethylolmethane, THME, PETP, Pentaerythrite, Pentek, Hercules Aqualon improved technical PE-200

Pentaerythritol is an organic compound with the formula C(CH2OH)4. Classified as a polyol, it is a white solid. Pentaerythritol is a building block for the synthesis and production of explosives, plastics, paints, appliances, cosmetics, and many other commercial products.

The word pentaerythritol is a blend of penta- in reference to its 5 carbon atoms and erythritol, which also possesses 4 alcohol groups.