Description

Ethyl 2-Ethoxypropionate is a high-purity, high-boiling-point ester solvent. This compound is valued for its excellent solvency power, slow evaporation rate, and favorable environmental profile, making it a key component in high-performance coating systems. It is primarily used by formulators in the paints, coatings, and inks industries seeking to enhance flow, leveling, and application properties while meeting stringent regulatory requirements.

Application

• High-Performance Coatings: A primary solvent in automotive OEM and refinish paints, industrial maintenance coatings, and coil coatings for superior film formation and flow.
• Printing Inks: Used in flexographic and gravure inks to control drying time, improve pigment wetting, and enhance print quality.
• Industrial Adhesives & Sealants: Acts as a coalescing agent and solvent in acrylic and polyurethane-based formulations to optimize open time and adhesion.
• Resin & Polymer Production: Serves as a reaction medium or solvent in the synthesis of various resins, including acrylics and alkyds.
• Electronics: Utilized as a process solvent in the formulation of photoresists and electronic coatings.
• Cleaning & Degreasing Formulations: An effective component in specialty cleaning solutions for industrial equipment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Ethoxypropionate
CAS No.	7737-40-8
Molecular Formula	C7H14O3
Molecular Weight	146.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethoxypropionic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Ethoxypropanoate; Propanoic acid, 2-ethoxy-, ethyl ester; EEP; Ethoxypropionate Ester; Ethyl α-Ethoxypropionate; Ethyl O-Ethoxypropionate
EINECS	231-807-8

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Ethoxypropionate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, color, and physical properties. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and reliability for your critical formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and 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 maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 15
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.10 %
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.01 %
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.960
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.405 - 1.410
Boiling Point	165 - 170 °C
Flash Point (Closed Cup)	Approx. 65 °C

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