High-Purity Neopentyl Glycol for Industrial Applications
Major Application Fields
In the field of coatings and resins, Neopentyl Glycol is an important raw material for the production of saturated polyester resins, unsaturated polyester resins, polyester polyols, and alkyd resins. These resins are widely used in the automotive, home appliance, and decorative materials industries, especially in the field of powder coatings, where the application and development of Neopentyl Glycol are particularly prominent. For example, in 2013, about 72% of Neopentyl Glycol was used to produce polyester resins for powder coatings, which has now reached 89%. In the field of polyurethanes, Neopentyl Glycol is used to produce polyester polyols, which are mainly used for non-foam polyurethanes. Polyurethanes containing Neopentyl Glycol have excellent hydrolytic stability, low glass transition temperature, low melting point, good thermal and UV stability, and chemical resistance. These properties make it an important raw material in the production of thermoplastic polyurethanes, polyurethane coatings, cast elastomers, and adhesives. In the field of plasticizers and lubricants, Neopentyl Glycol is used to synthesize plasticizers, giving PVC excellent low-temperature performance, as well as low volatility and migration. In addition, Neopentyl Glycol diester resins are used in the production of high-grade synthetic lubricants. These lubricants, in addition to low freezing points, high viscosity indices, and high flash points, also have excellent thermal stability. In the pharmaceutical field, Neopentyl Glycol plays an important role in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates. For example, in the synthesis of antibiotics, Neopentyl Glycol significantly increases the yield and purity of antibiotics by participating in the synthesis of key intermediates. In addition, Neopentyl Glycol also plays an important role in the synthesis of anticancer drugs and cardiovascular drugs. Neopentyl Glycol can also be used as an excellent solvent for the selective separation of aromatic and cycloalkane hydrocarbons. Its derivatives are used in fragrances, drugs, flame retardants, aviation lubricants, plasticizers, inks, insulating materials, etc., and are widely used in coatings, automobiles, textiles, pesticides, plastics, and petroleum fields.
Specifications
| Product Name | Neopentyl Glycol(NPG) | |||||||||
| MF | C5H12O2 | |||||||||
| Appearance | Crystalline Chunks | |||||||||
| Purity | 99%min | |||||||||
| Melting point | 126-128 °C | |||||||||
| Density | 1.06 | |||||||||
| MW | 104.15 | |||||||||
| CAS NO | 126-30-7 | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29053990 | |||||||||
| EINECS NO | 204-781-0 | |||||||||
| Application | Mainly used in the manufacture of resins, plasticizers and surfactants | |||||||||
Quality Control Sheet
| Product Name | Neopentyl Glycol(NPG) | ||||||
| Item | Specification | Result | |||||
| Neopentyl Glycol content,≥ | 99% | 99.60% | |||||
| Color index ( Hazen unit),≤ | 15 | 5 | |||||
| Acid content( %), ≤ As acetic acid | 0.1 | 0.37 | |||||
| Water(%), ≤ | 1 | 0.45 | |||||
In summary
Neopentyl Glycol, with its excellent chemical stability and multifunctionality, plays an important role in coatings, resins, polyurethanes, plasticizers, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, and other fields. With the continuous progress of technology and the sustained growth of market demand, the application scope of Neopentyl Glycol will further expand, especially in emerging fields such as new energy, green chemistry, and high-end materials, its importance will continue to increase.