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1-Methoxy-2-propanol

analytical standard

Sustainability features

Synonym(s):

Propylene glycol methyl ether, Propyleneglycol monomethyl ether

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CH2OCH3
CAS Number:
107-98-2
Molecular Weight:
90.12
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329760094
EC Number:
203-539-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1731270
MDL number:
MFCD00004537
eCl@ss:
25140904
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Segment

vapor density

3.12 (vs air)

vapor pressure

10.9 mmHg ( 25 °C)

assay

≥99.7% (GC)

autoignition temp.

532 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

expl. lim.

13.8 %

sustainability

Sustainability features

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, chromatography: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.403

bp

118-119 °C (lit.)

density

0.916 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

environmental

format

neat

greener alternative category

SMILES string

CC(O)COC

InChI

1S/C4H10O2/c1-4(5)3-6-2/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

ARXJGSRGQADJSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

1-Methoxy-2-propanol is one of the most common propylene-based glycol ethers that find potential use in several industrial and commercial applications, major use being as a component of paints, varnishes, inks, etc. It is often utilized as a less potent substitute for short-chained ethylene glycol ethers.

Application

1-Methoxy-2-propanol may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in human and animal biological samples by various chromatography techniques.
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Features and Benefits

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Monoethers, especially propylene glycol methyl ether (PGME), are widely used as pollution-free solvents in fine chemical synthesis in pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic industries and thus aligns with "Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries". Click here for more information.

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Pictograms

FlameExclamation mark
GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H226,H336

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

93.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

34 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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