Description

3-Methoxy-3-Methylbutyl Acetate is a high-purity specialty ester valued for its excellent solvent properties and favorable evaporation profile. This compound is particularly significant as a high-boiling, slow-evaporating solvent that offers good solvency for a wide range of resins and polymers. It is primarily needed by formulators in the coatings, inks, and adhesive industries seeking to optimize drying times and film formation.

Application

• Coatings & Paints: Acts as a high-boiling point solvent and coalescing agent in automotive, industrial, and architectural coatings to improve flow, leveling, and film formation.
• Printing Inks: Used as a slow-evaporating solvent in flexographic and gravure inks to control drying speed and enhance print quality.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Serves as an effective solvent for acrylics and other polymers, aiding in viscosity control and open time.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a reaction medium or solvent in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing.
• Industrial Cleaners: Utilized in formulated cleaning solutions for resins, oils, and greases due to its strong solvency power.
• Electronics: Potential use as a solvent in photoresist formulations and electronics cleaning applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-3-Methylbutyl Acetate
CAS No.	103429-90-9
Molecular Formula	C8H16O3
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-3-methylbutyl acetate; 1-Acetoxy-3-methoxy-3-methylbutane; 3-Methoxy-3-methyl-1-butyl acetate; 3-Methyl-3-methoxybutyl acetate; (3-Methoxy-3-methylbutoxy)ethane; Hexylene glycol methyl ether acetate; HGMEA; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxy-3-Methylbutyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided as standard, ensuring traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 20
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.05%
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.970
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.415 - 1.425

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.