Trimethylolpropane

Trimethylolpropane is a trifunctional alcohol with a wide spectrum of applications in the chemical industry, e.g. for the synthesis of alkyd and polyester resins, synthetic lubricants, PU-foams and lacquers or glues and adhesives. Furthermore trimethylolpropane is used for the production of dyestuffs, pigments, paints and silicone products. LANXESS offers trimethylolpropane from its production site at Krefeld-Uerdingen as flakes as well as liquid in road tankers, tank containers and drums.

Advantages of trimethylpropane as intermediate:

• Trimethylolpropane is characterised by a high stability against light and environmental influences.
• The structure of trimethylolpropane leads to a balanced ratio of stability and flexibility in the products.
• A very low toxicity and a high environmental compatibility make various applications possible.

Chemical and physical properties:

Trimethylolpropane is a white solid at room temperature. Above 59 °C trimethylolpropane melts to a colorless liquid. Trimethylolpropane is well soluble in both water and organic solvents.