Polyol

Polyols are a group of chemical compounds characterised by the presence of several hydroxyl groups (OH groups). These groups give polyols their characteristic chemical properties and make them important building blocks in numerous industrial applications.

In the world of polymer chemistry, polyols play a decisive role, particularly in the production of polyurethanes. In polyaddition, an important synthesis process for polyurethanes, polyols act as reaction partners for isocyanates. The reaction between the hydroxyl groups of the polyols and the isocyanate groups produces a polymer that can exhibit a wide range of properties, depending on the specific characteristics of the polyols and isocyanates used.