Description

2-Methoxy-1-propanol (CAS No. 1589-47-5) is a high-purity glycol ether solvent with the molecular formula C₄H₁₀O₂. Also known by its IUPAC name 2-methoxypropan-1-ol, this versatile chemical is widely used in industrial and laboratory applications due to its excellent solvency properties, moderate evaporation rate, and low toxicity. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild ether-like odor, miscible with water and most organic solvents.

Our 2-Methoxy-1-propanol is rigorously tested to meet the highest purity standards, making it ideal for use as a solvent in coatings, inks, cleaners, and chemical synthesis. It is particularly valued for its ability to dissolve resins, oils, and dyes while maintaining good compatibility with other formulation components. The product is supplied in various packaging options with strict quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for research and manufacturing applications.

Key Specifications:
– Purity: ≥99% (GC)
– Boiling Point: ~119-121°C
– Density: ~0.92 g/mL at 25°C
– Flash Point: ~35°C (closed cup)

Properties

• CAS Number: 1589-47-5
• Complexity: 28.7
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxypropan-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H10O2/c1-4(3-5)6-2/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChI Key: YTTFFPATQICAQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 90.068079557
• Molecular Formula: C4H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 90.12
• SMILES: CC(CO)OC
• Topological: 29.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 90.068079557
• Physical Description: Liquid
• Boiling Point: 130 °C
• Flash Point: 33 °C
• Density: 0.938 g/cu cm at 20 °C
• Vapor Pressure: 4.1 [mmHg]
• Heat of Combustion: -2.33X10+9 J/kmol
• Synonyms: 2-methoxypropan-1-ol, 1589-47-5, 2-METHOXY-1-PROPANOL, 1-Propanol, 2-methoxy-, 2-Methoxypropanol, EINECS 216-455-5, 18B570XOYF, HSDB 7722, DTXSID5049441, 2-METHOXYPROPANOL [HSDB], 2-METHOXY-1-HYDROXYPROPANE, J102.062E, 2-methoxypropanol-1, 2methoxypropanol, betaPGME, 2Methoxypropan1ol, betaMethoxypropanol, 2-MP-1, 1Propanol, 2methoxy, propylene glycol 2-methyl ether, DTXCID7029401, propylene glycol 2-monomethyl ether, 216-455-5, MFCD00126948, UNII-18B570XOYF, (R)-(-)-2-Methoxypropanol, MFCD01632586, MFCD01632593, (S)-2-Methoxypropanol, 2-methoxy-propan-1-ol, SCHEMBL113966, SCHEMBL238049, SCHEMBL839088, SCHEMBL910847, SCHEMBL6432913, SCHEMBL6434106, SCHEMBL8585581, BAA58947, AKOS006229658, CS-W011348, SB44674, SB44684, SB83768, SY047798, SY104346, SY105618, NS00002012, EN300-112785, A883336, Q27251991, Z1198150719

Application

2-Methoxy-1-propanol serves as an effective solvent in industrial coatings and ink formulations, providing good flow and leveling properties. It is commonly used in cleaning products due to its ability to dissolve greases and oils while being relatively mild on surfaces. Researchers utilize this compound as a reaction medium in organic synthesis and as a component in specialty chemical formulations.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226: Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H360D: May damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P317, P318, P319, P321, P332+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 3 (99.7%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (99.7%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (99.6%)
• STOT SE 3 (94.3%)
• Repr. 1B (96.8%)

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