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375721

2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol

99%

Synonym(s):

1,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylpropane, 2-Methylpropan-1,3-diol, Methylpropanediol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH(CH2OH)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
90.12
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
412-350-5
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1731422
MDL number:
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vapor density

3.2 (vs air)

Quality Level

assay

99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.445 (lit.)

bp

123-125 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−91 °C (lit.)

density

1.015 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(CO)CO

InChI

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

InChI key

QWGRWMMWNDWRQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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.

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.



Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

260.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

127 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)



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Zhi-Yu Yang et al.
Soft matter, 16(2), 402-410 (2019-12-04)
A series of bio-based poly(propylene-co-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PPMF) copolyesters, with various compositions from poly(propylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PPF) to poly(2-methyl-1,3-propylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PMePF), were synthesized by conventional melt polymerization. The effects of the substituent group to PPF on the thermal properties, mechanical properties, and
J Fowles et al.
Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP, 91, 240-248 (2017-11-04)
2-methyl 1,3-propandiol (MPD) is a low molecular weight, colorless glycol used in polymer and coating applications. The log Kow of -0.6 suggests partitioning to aqueous phases with a low concern for possible bioaccumulation. MPD was found to be inherently biodegradable.
Cs, V, Cu Keggin-type catalysts partially oxidize 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol to methacrylic acid
Mohammad Jaber et al.
Applied Catalysis A: General, 554, 105-116 (2018)



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
375721-3L04061831835045
375721-1L04061831835038