2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol

CAS Number: 2163-42-0

Molecular Formula: C4H10O2

Purity: 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol 98% purity

About 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol

2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol (CAS 2163-42-0) is increasingly sought after in the API intermediates market as a high-performance building block for the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical molecules and advanced polymers where high purity fine chemicals (Pharma/API purity 99% | General Industry purity 98%) are vital for ensu...

Synonyms

2-methyl-1,3-propanediol
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
2163-42-0
2-Methylpropane-1,3-diol
methylpropanediol

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2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol Specifications

CAS Number

2163-42-0

Molecular Formula

C4H10O2

Molecular Weight

90.12 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2-methylpropane-1,3-diol

Canonical SMILES

CC(CO)CO

InChI Key

QWGRWMMWNDWRQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C4H10O2/c1-4(2-5)3-6/h4-6H,2-3H2,1H3

PubChem CID

75103

HSN No

29053990

CAS Number

2163-42-0

Molecular Formula

C4H10O2

Molecular Weight

90.12 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2-methylpropane-1,3-diol

Canonical SMILES

CC(CO)CO

InChI Key

QWGRWMMWNDWRQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C4H10O2/c1-4(2-5)3-6/h4-6H,2-3H2,1H3

PubChem CID

75103

HSN No

29053990

melting_point

-91 °C

boiling_point

211 °C

solubility

In water, greater than or equal to 3000 mg/L at 25 °C

density

1.015 g/ cu cm at 25 °C

logP

log Kow = 0.24 at 20 °C

Molecular Weight

90.12 g/mol

Purity

2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol 98% purity

Physical appearance

Colorless to light yellow clear liquid

odor

little to no odor

Polymer Building Block

A versatile, low-toxicity glycol used as a monomer in the synthesis of unsaturated polyester resins, saturated polyesters, polyurethanes, and thermoplastic elastomers to enhance flexibility and weather resistance

Personal Care Ingredient

A biodegradable humectant and antibacterial agent utilized in skincare, hair care, and cosmetics as a high-performance alternative to propylene glycol and glycerin

Chemical Intermediate

A diprimary diol employed as a precursor for the production of methyl methacrylate, specialty plasticizers, and organic intermediates in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis

Industrial Solvent

A low-volatility solvent and functional additive used in the formulation of coatings, inks, antifreeze, and hydraulic fluids to improve solubility and performance.