Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether

• Catalog Number: ACM34590948
• CAS: 34590-94-8
• IUPAC Name: 1-(3-Methoxypropoxy)propan-1-ol
• Synonyms: 1-(2-Methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2-propanol
• Molecular Weight: 148.2
• Molecular Formula: C7H16O3
• Canonical SMILES: CCC(O)OCCCOC
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H16O3/c1-3-7(8)10-6-4-5-9-2/h7-8H,3-6H2,1-2H3
• InChI Key: SHRGCOIDGUJGJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 90-91 °C
• Melting Point: -80 °C
• Flash Point: 166 °F
• Purity: 95%+
• Density: 0.954 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
• Appearance: Colorless liquid with mild pleasant odor
• Application: Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether serves as a versatile solvent with a wide range of applications due to its unique solubility properties. This colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant odor is completely miscible with water and various organic substances, combining the solubility characteristics of an alcohol, an ether, and a hydrocarbon. It is utilized in numerous formulations, including brake fluids, lacquers, paints, varnishes, dye and ink solvents, wood stains, and textile processes. Furthermore, it is an essential ingredient in cleaners, dry cleaning soaps, and other cleaning compounds. As a solvent, it finds applications in automotive fluids, coatings, inks, waxes, adhesives, agricultural products, insect repellents, cosmetics, and serves as a chemical intermediate. The product's molecular properties, such as a molecular weight of 148.23 and a specific gravity of 0.95, along with its boiling point of 180°C and a vapor pressure of 0.5 mmHg at 20°C, highlight its stability and usability in various industrial processes. Despite its utility, it should be handled with care, as indicated by its NFPA hazard ratings: health 2, flammability 2, and reactivity 1.
• Active Content: 95%
• pH: 6-7 (200g/l, H2O, 20 °C)
• Physical State: Liquid
• Typical Applications: Use as solvent.; For example, used in perfume, dyes, paints, resins, personal care products.; Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.