Description

1,1-Dimethoxy-2-Propanol is a versatile glycol ether solvent and chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both ether and alcohol functional groups, provides excellent solvency for a wide range of resins and polymers while offering favorable evaporation rates. This compound is essential for formulators and manufacturers requiring a high-performance, highly volatile solvent for coatings, inks, and specialty chemical synthesis. Key industries that utilize this product include paints and coatings, printing inks, industrial cleaners, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Application

• Solvent for Industrial Coatings & Paints: Acts as a highly volatile coalescing agent and solvent in automotive, industrial, and architectural coatings to improve film formation and flow.
• Component in Printing Inks: Used in flexographic and gravure inks for its rapid evaporation and good solvency for nitrocellulose and other resins.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
• Industrial Cleaner & Degreaser Formulations: Effective in cleaning solutions for electronics and precision metal parts due to its solvency and volatility.
• Reaction Solvent: Employed as a medium in various chemical reactions where a polar, aprotic solvent with specific volatility is required.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Aids in controlling viscosity and drying time in solvent-based adhesive systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dimethoxy-2-Propanol
CAS No.	42919-42-6
Molecular Formula	C5H12O3
Molecular Weight	120.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Propanol, 1,1-dimethoxy-; 1,1-Dimethoxypropan-2-ol; 2-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethoxypropane; Dimethoxyisopropyl alcohol; Glycol ether DMIP; Propylene glycol dimethyl ether (isomer); Acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, hydroxyethyl-
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Quality Control

Our 1,1-Dimethoxy-2-Propanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing the results against our stringent internal standards. Our commitment to quality ensures reliability and consistency for your critical B2B applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.930 - 0.950
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.415

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