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Trimethylolpropane ethoxylate

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Trimethylolpropane ethoxylate
Names
IUPAC name Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-hydro-ω-hydroxy-, ether with 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol (3:1)
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Properties
Chemical formula (C2H4O)n(C2H4O)n(C2H4O)nC6H14O3
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 1.114 g/mL
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Infobox references
Chemical compound

Trimethylolpropane ethoxylate (TPEG) is a trifunctional polyether compound derived from trimethylolpropane.

Production

TPEG is produced by ethoxylation of trimethylolpropane.

Applications

TPEG is used in the production of polyurethane foams, elastomers, and sealants.

References

  1. ^ Peter Werle, Marcus Morawietz, Stefan Lundmark, Kent Sörensen, Esko Karvinen, Juha Lehtonen “Alcohols, Polyhydric” in Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2008.
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