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Trimethylolethane (TME) is the organic compound with the formula CH3C(CH2OH)3. This colorless solid is a triol that is it contains three hydroxy functional groups. More specifically it features three primary alcohol groups in a compact neopentyl structure. Its esters are known for their resistance to heat light hydrolysis and oxidation. More important than TME and closely related is trimethylolpropane (TMP).

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IUPAC name
2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpropane-13-diol

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