Propylene glycol methyl ether

Chinese Name: Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (PM)
Alternative Name: Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
Molecular Formula: CH₃CHOHCH₂OCH₃
Molecular Weight: 90.12
CAS: 107-98-2
Molecular Formula: CH₃CHOHCH₂OCH₃
Molecular Weight: 90.12
Applications
[Use 1] Primarily used as a solvent, dispersant, and diluent; also employed as a fuel antifreeze, extractant, etc.
[Use 2] 1-Methoxy-2-propanol is an intermediate for the herbicide metolachlor.
[Use 3] Used as a solvent, dispersant, or diluent in industries such as coatings, inks, printing and dyeing, pesticides, cellulose, and acrylates. Also applicable as a fuel antifreeze, cleaning agent, extractant, non-ferrous metal flotation agent, etc. Additionally, it serves as a raw material in organic synthesis.
[Use 4] Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (107-98-2) is mainly used as an excellent solvent for nitrocellulose, alkyd resins, and maleic anhydride-modified phenolic resins; as an additive for jet fuel antifreeze and brake fluids; as a solvent for inks, textile dyes, and textile oils; and in water-based coatings extensively applied in the automotive industry.
[Use 5] Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (107-98-2) is widely used in coatings and cleaning agents. Specific applications include: active solvent for water-based coatings; active solvent and coupling agent for solvent-based printing inks; solvent for ballpoint and fountain pen inks; coupling agent and solvent for household and industrial cleaners, rust removers, and hard surface cleaners; solvent for agricultural pesticides; and mixed with propylene glycol n-butyl ether for glass cleaner formulations.
[Use 6] Used as a solvent, dispersant, or diluent in industries such as coatings, inks, printing and dyeing, pesticides, cellulose, and acrylates. Also applicable as a fuel antifreeze, cleaning agent, extractant, non-ferrous metal flotation agent, etc. Additionally, it serves as a raw material in organic synthesis.