1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate
CAS 108-65-6
EC 203-603-9
Formula C6H12O3
MW 132.16 g/mol
Solvents Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersPrinting & Packaging UV Protection & StabilizationSolvent & CarrierFlavoring & Acidulant
Description
1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate (CAS 108-65-6), also known as methoxypropyl acetate or methoxyisopropyl acetate and referenced under trade names KR 20 and NSC 2207, is a glycol ether ester solvent. It carries no assigned E-code and is identified under EC number 203-603-9 with molecular formula C6H12O3.
In coatings and printing inks, it dissolves resins and controls evaporation rate to improve film formation and flow. In personal care formulations, it functions as a solvent carrier that aids dispersion of UV-absorbing actives, while in food and flavour applications it serves as a permitted flavorant and carrier for fragrance compounds.
This material is supplied in liquid form and is registered under REACH. It is available in standard industrial drum and IBC packaging. Procurement teams should confirm grade specification against intended application, particularly where food-contact or cosmetic compliance documentation is required.
In coatings and printing inks, it dissolves resins and controls evaporation rate to improve film formation and flow. In personal care formulations, it functions as a solvent carrier that aids dispersion of UV-absorbing actives, while in food and flavour applications it serves as a permitted flavorant and carrier for fragrance compounds.
This material is supplied in liquid form and is registered under REACH. It is available in standard industrial drum and IBC packaging. Procurement teams should confirm grade specification against intended application, particularly where food-contact or cosmetic compliance documentation is required.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -87 °C |
| Boiling Point | 146 °C |
| Density | 0.96 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 110 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | mild fruity odor |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 19.8 g/L (25 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.7 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.402 |
| pH | 4 (200g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Log P | 1.2 at 20℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
H
H226H320H335H336H360
P
P203P210P233P240P241P242P243P261P271P280P318P319P405P501P264+P265P304+P340P337+P317P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29153990 |
| UN Number | 3271 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate1-methoxypropan-2-yl acetatemethoxypropyl acetatemethoxyisopropyl acetate1-methoxy-2-propyl acetateKR 20PGMEA2-(METHOXY)PROPYL ACETATE
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