Products Description of Glycerol Triglycidyl Ether CAS#13236-02-7
Glycerol triglycidyl ether, abbreviated as GTE, is a trifunctional aliphatic epoxy compound with a molecular formula of C12H20O6 and a molecular weight of 260.28. It appears as a colorless to light yellow transparent liquid with relatively low viscosity, good water solubility and excellent diluting ability for epoxy resin systems. With three reactive epoxy groups per molecule, GTE acts as an efficient reactive diluent that not only reduces system viscosity but also participates in the curing reaction, increasing crosslink density and improving the mechanical strength, chemical resistance and adhesion of cured products.
GTE belongs to the glycidyl ether family, which covers multiple analogs including allyloxyepoxypropane, isopropyl glycidyl ether, butoxyepoxypropane and epoxphenoxypropane, as well as diglycidyl ether (EP-562). These analog chemicals possess analogous chemical traits and toxicological characteristics.
The product should be stored in tightly sealed containers in a dry, cool and well ventilated place, away from heat sources, open flames and strong acids or bases, to maintain its stability and reactivity during storage and transport.
Glycerol Triglycidyl Ether Chemical Properties
| English Name | Glycerol triglycidyl ether |
| English Synonyms | 2,2 ,2-(1,2,3-Propanetriyltris(oxymethylene))trisoxirane,2,2,2-1,2,3-propanetriyltris(oxymethylen e)]tris-oxiran;2,2,2-[1,2,3-propanetriyltris(oxymethylene)]tris-Oxirane;glycerinetriglycidylether[qrl:glyc eroltriglycidylether[qr]:glyceroltris(2,3-epoxypropyl)ether[qr];oxirane,2,2 ,2'-(1,2,3-propanetriyltris(oxy methylene)tris-[qr];Oxirane,2,2' ,2' -[1,2,3-propanetriyltris(oxymethylene)]tris |
| CAS Number | 13236-02-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H20O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 260.28 |
| EINECS Number | 236-211-1 |
| Boiling point | 378.7±42.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.251±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Storage conditions | 2-8°C, stored under nitrogen |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| InChI | InChl=1S/C12H2006/c1(13-3-10-5-16-10)9(15-7-12-8-18-12)2-14-4-11-6-17-11/h9-12H,1-8H2 |
| InChIKey | SYEWHONLFGZGLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(OCCiCo1)C(OCC1CO1)COCCiCO1 |
Product Application of Glycerol Triglycidyl Ether CAS#13236-02-7
Glycerol Triglycidyl Ether is a highly versatile trifunctional epoxide widely utilized as a reactive diluent in epoxy resin systems. Its three reactive epoxy groups facilitate high crosslinking density, significantly enhancing the mechanical strength, tensile properties, and impact resistance of cured materials. In industrial applications, it effectively reduces system viscosity while improving pigment and filler wettability, making it indispensable in advanced coatings, structural adhesives, and electronic sealing compounds.
Additionally, it serves as a valuable crosslinking agent in polyurethane emulsions and a wrinkle-resistance treatment for fibers. With its low volatility and superior performance characteristics, it is a critical building block for developing high-performance, durable materials across diverse manufacturing sectors.
