Title: Neopentyl Glycol
CAS Registry Number: 126-30-7
CAS Name: 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol
Additional Names: dimethyltrimethylene glycol
Molecular Formula: C5H12O2
Molecular Weight: 104.15
Percent Composition: C 57.66%, H 11.61%, O 30.72%
Literature References: Prepd from isobutyraldehyde.
Properties: Needles from benzene, mp 127°. bp760 208°. Solubility in water ~65% w/w. Freely sol in alcohol, ether.
Melting point: mp 127°
Boiling point: bp760 208°
Use: In the manuf of plasticizers, polyesters, as modifier of alkyd resins. |