Description

1-Propen-1-ol, 1-Methoxy-2-Methyl- is a specialized, highly reactive chemical intermediate with a unique methoxy-substituted allylic alcohol structure. Its core value proposition lies in its ability to act as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, fragrance, and advanced material sectors who require precise, high-purity intermediates for innovative synthesis pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating novel aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in research laboratories for constructing carbon-carbon bonds and introducing methoxy functionalities.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing surfactants, lubricant additives, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Propen-1-ol, 1-Methoxy-2-Methyl-
CAS No.	187809-34-3
Molecular Formula	C5H10O2
Molecular Weight	102.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methoxy-2-methyl-1-propen-1-ol; 2-Methyl-1-methoxy-1-propen-1-ol; 1-Methoxy-2-methylprop-1-en-1-ol; Methoxyisobutenol; (1-Methoxy-2-methylprop-1-en-1-yl)oxidanyl; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Propen-1-ol, 1-Methoxy-2-Methyl- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and should be allowed to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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