What is "trimethylolethane"

n. (context organic compound English) An organic compound with the chemical formula CH₃C(CH₂OH)₃, a triol whose esters are known for their resistance to heat, light, hydrolysis, and oxidation.

Trimethylolethane (TME) is the organic compound with the formula CHC(CHOH). 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).