2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
ALDRICH/375721 - 99%
Synonym: 1,3-
CAS Number: 2163-42-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H10O2
Molecular Weight: 90.12
EC Number: 412-350-5
MDL Number: MFCD00082586
Linear Formula: CH3CH(CH2OH)2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 99% |
| bp | 123-125 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 1.015 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| form | liquid |
| InChI | 1S/C4H10O2/c1-4(2-5)3-6/h |
| InChI key | QWGRWMMWNDWRQN-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −91 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CC(CO)CO |
| vapor density | 3.2 (vs air) |
| Application: | 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol is used: • In the preparation of solid polymer electrolytes for lithium metal batteries. • To obtain methyl methacrylate (precursor for polymethyl methacrylate glass) via a partial oxidation process. • In the synthesis of biodegradable thermoplastic elastomer by condensation reaction. |
| General description: | 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol is a biodegradable, colorless glycol. This low molecular weight compound has no significant hazard potential and is widely used in polymer and coating applications. |
| Packaging: | 1, 3 L in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 260.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 127 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 99% |
| bp | 123-125 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | −91 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.015 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |