Description

Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether is a high-purity, aprotic solvent with excellent chemical stability and solvency power. This versatile compound is valued for its ability to dissolve a wide range of materials while offering low volatility and high boiling point characteristics. It is essential for manufacturers in the electronics, coatings, and chemical synthesis industries seeking a reliable and effective processing aid.

Application

• Electronics Manufacturing: Used as a key solvent in photoresist strippers and cleaning formulations for semiconductor wafers and printed circuit boards.
• Coatings & Inks: Acts as a coalescing agent and solvent in high-performance industrial coatings, inks, and adhesives, improving film formation and flow properties.
• Chemical Synthesis & Reaction Medium: Serves as an inert, high-boiling-point solvent for organometallic reactions, Grignard reactions, and other sensitive chemical processes.
• Industrial Cleaning: Formulated into precision cleaning agents for degreasing metal parts and optical components due to its strong solvency for oils and resins.
• Electrolyte Formulation: Employed as a co-solvent in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to enhance conductivity and stability.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Used as a carrier solvent in the production of pesticides and herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether
CAS No.	111109-77-4
Molecular Formula	C8H18O3
Molecular Weight	162.23 g/mol
Synonyms	DPGDME; Dipropylene glycol methyl ether; Bis(2-methoxypropyl) ether; 1,1'-[Methylenebis(oxy-2,1-propanediyl)]bis(methane); 2,2'-Oxybis(1-methoxypropane); Proglyde DMM; Dowanol DPM (related series); Arcosolv DPM (related series)
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Quality Control

Our Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and identity verification, to ensure it meets precise customer and industry specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 15
Density (20°C)	0.905 - 0.915 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.408 - 1.412
Boiling Point	175 - 185 °C

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