Dipentaerythritol is an organic compound with the formula O[CH2C(CH2OH)3]2.
The molecular structure can be described as the ether derivative of pentaerythritol.
It is therefore a polyol, which are useful in the production of alkyd resins.
The compound is a by product in the production of pentaerythritol but also can be prepared intentionally from the latter:[1] Several thousand tons are produced annually.
Further condensations are possible, yielding tripentaerythritol, etc.