Description

2-Methoxypropane is a highly volatile, low-boiling ether solvent with the CAS registry number 598-53-8. This compound is valued for its excellent solvating power and fast evaporation rate, making it a critical component in processes requiring rapid drying and efficient extraction. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis industries as a reaction medium and purification agent.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as an aprotic solvent and reaction medium for Grignard reactions, alkylations, and other organometallic processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the purification and crystallization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its favorable solubility profile.
• Extraction Processes: Acts as an efficient extraction solvent for natural products, flavors, and fragrances in laboratory and pilot-scale operations.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard solvent in analytical chemistry and research laboratories for chromatography and spectroscopy.
• Fuel & Additive Component: Investigated for use as an oxygenate or solvent component in specialty fuel formulations.
• Polymer & Resin Processing: Utilized as a low-boiling point solvent in the formulation of coatings, adhesives, and polymer solutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxypropane
CAS No.	598-53-8
Molecular Formula	C4H10O
Molecular Weight	74.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Isopropyl methyl ether; Methyl isopropyl ether; 2-Methoxypropane; 1-Methoxy-1-methylethane; MIPE; 2-Methyl-2-methoxypropane (common misnomer for tert-butyl methyl ether, included for clarity).
EINECS	209-935-0

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxypropane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated synthesis pathways.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Non-volatile residue	≤ 0.005%
Acidity (as CH3COOH)	≤ 0.02%

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