Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether

Catalog	ACM34590948
CAS	34590-94-8
Structure
Synonyms	1-(2-Methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2-propanol
IUPAC Name	1-(3-Methoxypropoxy)propan-1-ol
Molecular Weight	148.2
Molecular Formula	C7H16O3
Canonical SMILES	CCC(O)OCCCOC
InChI	InChI=1S/C7H16O3/c1-3-7(8)10-6-4-5-9-2/h7-8H,3-6H2,1-2H3
InChI Key	SHRGCOIDGUJGJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	90-91 °C
Melting Point	-80 °C
Flash Point	166 °F
Purity	95%+
Density	0.954 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Appearance	Colorless liquid with mild pleasant odor
Application	Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether serves as a versatile solvent with a wide range of applications due to its unique solubility properties. This colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant odor is completely miscible with water and various organic substances, combining the solubility characteristics of an alcohol, an ether, and a hydrocarbon. It is utilized in numerous formulations, including brake fluids, lacquers, paints, varnishes, dye and ink solvents, wood stains, and textile processes. Furthermore, it is an essential ingredient in cleaners, dry cleaning soaps, and other cleaning compounds. As a solvent, it finds applications in automotive fluids, coatings, inks, waxes, adhesives, agricultural products, insect repellents, cosmetics, and serves as a chemical intermediate. The product's molecular properties, such as a molecular weight of 148.23 and a specific gravity of 0.95, along with its boiling point of 180°C and a vapor pressure of 0.5 mmHg at 20°C, highlight its stability and usability in various industrial processes. Despite its utility, it should be handled with care, as indicated by its NFPA hazard ratings: health 2, flammability 2, and reactivity 1.
Exact Mass	148.109944368
Monoisotopic Mass	148.109944368
Physical State	Liquid
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.422(lit.)
Storage Conditions	Below +30 °C
Topological Polar Surface Area	38.7 Ų