Description

2-Isopropoxypropanol is a versatile glycol ether solvent known for its excellent solvency and favorable evaporation profile. This compound is particularly valued for its ability to dissolve a wide range of resins and polymers while offering a slower evaporation rate compared to more volatile solvents, which aids in film formation and flow. It is an essential component for formulators in the coatings, inks, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking a balance of performance and handling characteristics.

Application

• Coatings & Paints: Acts as an active solvent and coalescing aid in water-based and solvent-based architectural, industrial, and automotive coatings to improve film formation, flow, and gloss.
• Printing Inks: Used as a solvent in flexographic and gravure inks to control drying time, viscosity, and enhance pigment wetting for consistent print quality.
• Industrial Cleaners & Degreasers: An effective component in formulations for metal cleaning, electronics cleaning, and degreasing applications due to its solvency for oils and greases.
• Chemical Intermediates: Serves as a building block or process solvent in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a solvent to adjust drying rate and viscosity, improving the application properties and final bond strength of various adhesive systems.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Employed in photoresist formulations and as a cleaning agent in the production of semiconductors and printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isopropoxypropanol
CAS No.	3944-37-4
Molecular Formula	C6H14O2
Molecular Weight	118.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Propylene glycol monoisopropyl ether; 1-Isopropoxy-2-propanol; Isopropyl glycol; PGPE; 2-Propanol, 1-(1-methylethoxy)-; Isopropoxypropanol; Dipropylene glycol monoisopropyl ether (common misnomer, verify structure); IPG
EINECS	223-560-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Isopropoxypropanol is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is available for each shipment to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%
Color (APHA)	≤ 15
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.885 - 0.895
Distillation Range	140 - 150°C

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