2-Methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol

2-Methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol
Clinical data
Other names2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)pentane
Identifiers
  • 2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol
CAS Number
PubChem CID
ChemSpider
UNII
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
ECHA InfoCard100.001.000
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC7H16O2
Molar mass132.203 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
Melting point56–59 °C (133–138 °F)
  • CCCC(C)(CO)CO
  • InChI=1S/C7H16O2/c1-3-4-7(2,5-8)6-9/h8-9H,3-6H2,1-2H3
  • Key:JVZZUPJFERSVRN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

2-Methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol (MPP) is a simple alkyl diol which has sedative, anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant effects.