Synonyms:

2-Hydroxymethyl-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol, 2-Nitro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol; Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane; Trimethylolnitromethane; Tris-Nitro; Cimcool wafers; Hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol; Hydroxymethyl)-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol; Hydroxymethyl)-2-nitropropanediol; Nitro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol; Nitroisobutylglycerol; Nitromethylidynetrimethanol; Nitrotris(hydroxymethyl)methane; 2-hydroxymethyl-2-nitropropanediol.

Uses:

Bactericide and slimicide for use in cooling fluids, paper and pulp industry. As curing agent for certain adhesives. Viscosity controlling agent in cosmetics.