Penta Pentaerythritol 98%/95% Cas No 115-77-5

Pentaerythritol (C5H*2O4) is a white crystalline powder with a slightly sweet taste. It is a synthetic polyhydric alcohol with four hydroxyl groups.  

Key Properties:

• Appearance: White crystalline powder  
   
• Odor: Odorless  
   
• Taste: Slightly sweet  
   
• Solubility:
  • Soluble in hot water  
     
  • Moderately soluble in cold water  
     
  • Slightly soluble in alcohol  
     
  • Insoluble in benzene, tetrachloromethane, ether, and petroleum ether

  • Applications:

  • Alkyd resins: Pentaerythritol is a key raw material in the production of alkyd resins, which are used in paints, coatings, and inks.  
     
  • Plasticizers and emulsifiers: It is used to produce plasticizers and emulsifiers.  
     
  • Explosives: Pentaerythritol is used to produce explosives such as pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN).  
     
  • Other applications:
    • Synthetic lubricants  
       
    • PVC stabilizers  
       
    • Surfactants  
       
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Cosmetics