Propylene glycol methyl ether

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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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Propylene glycol methyl ether
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1-Methoxypropan-2-ol
Other names
PGME
1-Methoxy-2-propanol
Methoxypropanol
α-Propylene glycol monomethyl ether
Dowanol PM
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.218 Edit this at Wikidata
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C4H10O2/c1-4(5)3-6-2/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3
    Key: ARXJGSRGQADJSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC(O)COC
Properties
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 Â°C (−143 Â°F; 176 K)
Boiling point 120 Â°C (248 Â°F; 393 K)[1]
Miscible[1]
log P −0.45 [2]
Hazards
Flash point 32 Â°C (90 Â°F; 305 K)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 Â°C [77 Â°F], 100 kPa).
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