Propylene glycol methyl ether
Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Propylene glycol methyl ether (PGME or 1-methoxy-2-propanol) is an organic solvent with a wide variety of industrial and commercial uses.[3] Similar to other glycol ethers, it is used as a carrier/solvent in printing/writing inks and paints/coatings. It also finds use as an industrial and commercial paint stripper. It is used as an antifreeze in diesel engines.[4]
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Preferred IUPAC name
1-Methoxypropan-2-ol | |
Other names
PGME 1-Methoxy-2-propanol Methoxypropanol α-Propylene glycol monomethyl ether Dowanol PM | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.218 |
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C4H10O2 | |
Molar mass | 90.122 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid[1] |
Odor | Ethereal[1] |
Density | 0.92 g/cm3 (20 °C)[1] |
Melting point | −97 °C (−143 °F; 176 K) |
Boiling point | 120 °C (248 °F; 393 K)[1] |
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log P | −0.45 [2] |
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Flash point | 32 °C (90 °F; 305 K)[1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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