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Neopentyl glycol is an important aliphatic diol with MF: C5H12O2 and MW: 104.15. It is a white crystalline solid, odorless, and hygroscopic. Its unique “neopentyl” (quaternary carbon skeleton) molecular structure confers exceptional chemical stability and functionality, imparting outstanding weather resistance, heat resistance, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength to downstream products. With its distinctive quaternary carbon structure and diol activity, neopentyl glycol serves as a “key intermediate for high-performance materials.”
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | 126-128°C |
| Boiling point | 208°C |
| Density | 1.06 g/cm³ |
| Vapor density | 3.6 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | <0.8 mmHg (20°C) |
| Refractive index | 1.4406 (estimate) |
| Flash point | 107°C |
| Acidity coefficient (pKa) | 14.57 ± 0.10 (Predicted) |
| Explosive limit | 1.34%, 149°F |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in polar solvents such as water, ethanol, ethylene glycol, acetone, ethyl acetate; Sparingly soluble in nonpolar solvents such as petroleum ether, benzene, toluene. |
In the coatings industry, neopentyl glycol serves as a core raw material for polyester resins, alkyd resins, and acrylic resins, used in manufacturing OEM automotive paints, refinish paints, industrial anti-corrosion coatings, and exterior architectural paints;
In the polyurethane industry, NPG (neopentyl glycol) is used to produce polyurethane foams (rigid and flexible), elastomers, adhesives, and sealants for furniture foam, building insulation materials, automotive seats, and shoe sole materials;
Plastics and Plasticizers Industry:
Used in modified polyester plastics to produce high-temperature-resistant plastic films and engineering plastic components;
Serves as a plasticizer raw material for PVC plastics (e.g., wire and cable sheathing, medical devices).
Other Applications
– Used in synthesizing antibiotics, anti-epileptic drugs, etc.;
– Serves as a moisturizer in creams and lotions, offering mild, non-irritating properties;
– Functions as a textile additive for cotton and linen fabrics, enhancing wrinkle resistance and wash durability;
– Acts as a crosslinking agent in synthetic rubber production, improving heat resistance and mechanical strength.
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