Glycerol triglycidyl ether (triglycidyl glycerol) is an aliphatic organic chemical in the glycidyl ether family.[1] It has the formula C12H20O6.[2] The CAS number is 13236–02–7. The IUPAC name is 2-[1,3-bis(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)propan-2-yloxymethyl]oxirane. A key use is as a modifier for epoxy resins as a reactive diluent.[3]
Alternative names
There are a variety of recognized alternate names.[4]
As the molecule has 3 oxirane functionalities, it is a reactive modifier and viscosity reduction agent of epoxy resins.[7] These reactive diluent modified epoxy resins may then be further formulated into CASE applications: Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers.[8] The use of the diluent does effect mechanical properties and microstructure of epoxy resins. Its use in photochemical applications has also been extensively used and studied.[9][10] Uses in modern battery technology have also been researched.[11] The molecule maybe further reacted to produce materials such as surfactants.[12]
^US 5162547, Roth, Martin; Wolleb, Heinz & Truffer, Marc-Andre, "Process for the preparation of glycidyl ethers", published 1992-11-10, assigned to Ciba-Geigy Corp.
^Howarth G.A "Synthesis of a legislation compliant corrosion protection coating system based on urethane, oxazolidine and waterborne epoxy technology" Master of Science Thesis April 1997 Imperial College London