Product Details
Neopentyl glycol is a white crystalline solid with a distinctive absence of odor. This compound is highly hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs moisture from the surrounding environment, which makes it crucial to store in a dry place to prevent degradation. Neopentyl glycol is highly soluble in water, making it versatile for various industrial applications, including those involving aqueous solutions. It also dissolves well in lower alcohols, lower ketones, ethers, and aromatic compounds, demonstrating its excellent solvency properties.
Owing to its unique structure, it is widely used in the production of resins and plasticizers, as well as a precursor in the synthesis of polyesters and other chemicals. The compound's versatility in solubility enhances its usefulness in many industrial and manufacturing processes, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of solvents and chemical environments.
Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 126-128 °C |
| Boiling point | 208 °C |
| density | 1.06 |
| vapor density | 3.6 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| refractive index | 1.4406 (estimate) |
| Fp | 107 °C |
| storage temp | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| solubility | 830g/l |
| pka | 14.57±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | Crystalline Chunks |
| color | White |
| explosive limit | 1.34%, 149°F |
| Water Solubility | 830 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,6458 |
| BRN | 605291 |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acetic anhydride, acid chlorides, moisture. Combustible. |
| LogP | -0.15 at 25℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 126-30-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-dimethyl-(126-30-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Neopentyl glycol (126-30-7) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-36-41 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36-39 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | TY5775000 |
| F | 3 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 750 °F |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29053990 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 126-30-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | rat,LCLo,inhalation,39000ppm/6H (39000ppm),Kodak Company Reports. Vol. 21MAY1971, |
