Pentaerythritol (C5H12O4) is a white, crystalline powder, which contains four hydroxyl groups and is derived from aldol condensation process of acetaldehyde and formaldehyde. Derivatives of pentaerythritol such as pentaerythritol tetranitrate, pentaerythritol tri-acrylate, pentaerythritol esters, and dipentaerythritol are used in the production of explosives, paints, inks, and others. Pentaerythritol finds wide usage ... Read more