Pentaerythritol

Pentaerythritol is an organic compound with the formula C(CH₂OH)₄. Classified as a polyol, it is a white solid. Pentaerythritol is a building block for the synthesis and production of explosives, plastics, paints, appliances, cosmetics, and many other commercial products.

The word pentaerythritol is a portmanteau of penta- in reference to its 5 carbon atoms and erythritol, which also possesses 4 alcohol groups.