Neopentyl glycol diglycidyl ether

Paint chemicals 2025-03-21

17557-23-2.

Names and Identifiers

Name Diglycidyl ether of neo-Pentyl glycol
Synonyms CCRIS 2640
Heloxy WC68
2,2-Bis(glycidyloxymethyl)propane
Neopentyl glycol diglycidyl ether
Diglycidyl ether of neopentyl gylcol
Diglycidyl ether of neo-Pentyl glycol
1,3-Bis(2,3-epoxypropoxy)-2,2-dimethylpropane
1,3-bis(2,3-epoxypropoxy)-2,2-dimethyl-propan
Propane, 1,3-bis(2,3-epoxypropoxy)-2,2-dimethyl-
2-[[2,2-Dimethyl-3-(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)propoxy]methyl]oxirane
2,2′-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl)bis(oxymethylene)]bis-oxiran
2,2′-((2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl)bis(oxymethylene))bis-oxiran
2,2′-((2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl)bis(oxymethylene))bisoxirane
2,2′-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl)bis(oxymethylene)]bis-Oxirane
2,2′-[(2,2-dimethylpropane-1,3-diyl)bis(oxymethanediyl)]dioxirane
2,2′-((2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl)bis(oxymethylene))bis(oxirane)
2,2′-[(2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl)bis(oxymethylene)]bis[oxirane]
Oxirane, 2,2′-((2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl)bis(oxymethylene))bis-
CAS 17557-23-2
EINECS 241-536-7
InChI InChI=1/C6H10O3.C5H12O2/c1(5-3-8-5)7-2-6-4-9-6;1-5(2,3-6)4-7/h5-6H,1-4H2;6-7H,3-4H2,1-2H3

​Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula C11H20O4
Molar Mass 216.27
Density 1.04 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Boling Point 103-107 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)
Flash Point >230°F
Water Solubility 0.5-1.0 g/100 mL at 20.5 ºC
Vapor Presure 1.37E-07mmHg at 25°C
Vapor Density >1 (vs air)
Appearance clear liquid
Color Colorless to Almost colorless
Storage Condition Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
Stability Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, sulfuric acid, dichromates. Combustible.
Refractive Index n20/D 1.457(lit.)
Physical and Chemical Properties Yellowish transparent liquid.
Use Used as epoxy resin reactive diluent, chlorinated paraffin stabilizer

Risk and Safety

Hazard Symbols Xi – Irritant
Risk Codes R38 – Irritating to the skin
R43 – May cause sensitization by skin contact
Safety Description S24 – Avoid contact with skin.
S37 – Wear suitable gloves.
WGK Germany 1
RTECS TX3760000
HS Code 29109000

Reference Information

Application used as epoxy resin reactive diluent, chlorinated paraffin stabilizer

Widely used in electronics, electrical appliances, electromechanical, mechanical industries, reduce the viscosity of epoxy resin, improve processability, suitable for potting, casting, laminating, impregnation and other application processes, used for insulating materials adhesive materials, also used in solvent-free coatings, adhesives.