Dimethylolbutanoic Acid

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Briefly

We are a distributor of Dimethylolbutanoic Acid for Eastern and Western Europe, but with excellent opportunities for export outside of Europe.

Status

This product is available on request (no stock item).

Description and uses

With a tertiary carboxylic acid group and two reactive hydroxyl groups, Dimethylol Butanoic Acid is one single molecule that offers the functionalities of water-soluble polyurethane and polyester.

• Highly solubility in organic solvents.
• 10 times more soluble in acetone than dimethyl propanoic acid.
• Does not require N-Methyl Pyrrolidine as a co-solvent.
• Does not have a coagulation problem.
• Gives a clear solution after the reaction.

Some examples on the use of DMBA:

• (water soluble) polyurethane dispersions
• chemical building block
• photo chemicals
• printing inks
• alkyds & polyesters

Applications

Dispersions | Chemical building block | Photographic | Inks, Printing | Alkyds | Polyesters

Industries

Imaging/Photography

Safety information

Detailed safety information is contained in each material data safety sheet, which can be obtained from our sales offices.

Product details

Product group	---
Synonym product	2,2-bis(Hydroxymethyl)butyric acid
Package	Bulk Packed Materials
Statistics number	2918-19-80(-30)
Cas number	10097-02-6
Cus number	N/A
EC number	424-090-1
RID/ADR number	N/A
UN number	N/A
Structure

Physical properties

Solubility in water	48% at 20°C
Solubility in acetone	15% at 20°C
Melting point, °C	108-115
Toxicity, LD50 (g/kg)	2 (Oral, Rat)
Molecular weight	148.16

Remarks

ECEM provides a full range of related products used in the production of adhesives, acrylic resins, paints & lacquers. Please contact us for information about our specialty products.

For more information about pricing, specification, health & safety issues or if you would like to receive some more information about this product please contact ECEM.

REACH registration details

Pre-registration number	05-2114467961-38-0000
Deadline date	31-05-2018

You can read more about ECEM and REACH on our REACH page.

Requests

More info (technical data sheet, sales specification sheet and/or MSDS)

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