Category:
Chiral Intermediates
CAS NO:
126-30-7
Standard:
In-house Standards,
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Neopentyl glycol (NPG) is a saturated aliphatic diol synthesized via the aldol condensation of acetaldehyde followed by hydrogenation. It serves as a critical intermediate in high-performance polymer production. Its molecular formula is C5H12O2, and its CAS registry number is 126-30-7.
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