Description

Butoxypropanol is a versatile glycol ether solvent known for its balanced evaporation rate and excellent solvency for a wide range of resins and oils. This compound is valued for its ability to improve flow, leveling, and gloss in formulated products while offering favorable toxicological and environmental profiles compared to some traditional solvents. It serves as a critical formulation component for industries requiring high-performance, low-odor, and user-friendly chemical intermediates. Key sectors that utilize Butoxypropanol CAS NO 63716-40-5 include coatings, inks, cleaning products, and industrial degreasers.

Application

• Coatings & Paints: Acts as a coalescing agent and solvent in water-based and solvent-based architectural, industrial, and automotive coatings to enhance film formation and final appearance.
• Printing Inks: Used as a solvent and viscosity modifier in flexographic, gravure, and screen printing inks to ensure proper drying and print quality.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: An effective component in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and floor strippers due to its ability to dissolve greases and oils.
• Chemical Processing: Serves as a reaction medium or process solvent in the synthesis of various specialty chemicals and polymers.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a solvent to adjust viscosity and improve the application properties of various adhesive formulations.
• Household & Consumer Products: Found in formulations for all-purpose cleaners, glass cleaners, and other maintenance products where mild odor and good cleaning power are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butoxypropanol
CAS No.	63716-40-5
Molecular Formula	C7H16O2
Molecular Weight	132.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Propylene glycol monobutyl ether; 1-Butoxy-2-propanol; 2-Propanol, 1-butoxy-; Butyl Propasol; Dowanol PnB; Arcosolv PNB; BP; PGMBE; 1-Butoxypropan-2-ol
EINECS	264-846-6

Quality Control

Our Butoxypropanol is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We adhere to relevant industry standards and specifications, with quality parameters including purity, color, water content, and acidity being rigorously monitored. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Color (Pt-Co)	≤ 10
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.01 %
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.879 - 0.883
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.416 - 1.418
Distillation Range (1 atm)	168 - 172 °C

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