Description

2-Propoxybutane is a versatile ether solvent with a balanced profile of volatility and solvency power. Its chemical structure makes it a valuable intermediate and formulation component across several high-value industrial sectors. This compound is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for its performance in synthesis and product development.

Application

• As a reaction solvent and extraction medium in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Utilized as a formulation component in agrochemical products such as herbicides and insecticides.
• Serves as an intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals, including surfactants and plasticizers.
• Acts as a solvent for resins, gums, and oils in industrial coatings and adhesives.
• Used in analytical chemistry as a mobile phase component or sample preparation solvent.
• Employed in fragrance and flavor manufacturing as a carrier or diluent.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Propoxybutane
CAS No.	61962-23-0
Molecular Formula	C7H16O
Molecular Weight	116.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Butane, 2-propoxy-; 2-Butoxypropane; Propyl butyl ether; 1-Propoxy-2-methylpropane; Butyl propyl ether; 2-Methyl-1-propoxypropane; Ether, butyl propyl; n-Propyl n-butyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 2-Propoxybutane is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets exacting purity and consistency standards required for industrial and laboratory use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to 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. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation of quality. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize evaporation and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.760 - 0.770
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.390 - 1.400
Peroxide Value	To be determined

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