| Chemistry name: | pentaglycerine; methyltrimethylolmethane |
| M Formula: | CH3C(CH2OH)3 |
| Properties: | |
| Colorless, hygroscopic crystals. Soluble in water and alcohol. Combustible. | |
| Use: | |
| Conditioning agent, manufacture of varnishes, alkyd and polyester resins, synthetic drying oils. | |