| Chemistry name: | 2,5-dimethyl-3-hexyne-2,5-diol |
| M Formula: | (CH3)2CHOC CCOH(CH3)2 |
| Properties: | |
| White crystals. Mp 94–95C, bp 205–206C, d 0.949 (20/20C). Soluble in water; slightly soluble in benzene, carbon tetrachloride, naphtha; very soluble in acetone, alcohol, and ethyl acetate. | |
| Use: | |
| Wiredrawing lubricant, antifoaming agent, coupling agent in resin coatings, chemical intermediate. | |