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3-methoxybutanol is a primary alcohol that is butane-1,3-diol in which the hydroxy group at position 3 is replaced by a methoxy group.
3-methoxybutanol is a primary alcohol and an ether.
3-methoxybutanol is functionally related to a butane-1,3-diol.
CAS Number: 2517-43-3
EC Number: 219-741-8
IUPAC Name: 3-methoxybutan-1-ol
Chemical Formula: C5H12O2
Other names: 3-methoxybutan-1-ol, 3-methoxybutan-1-ol, 1-Butanol, 3-methoxy-, 1-Butanol, 3-methoxy-, 3-Methoxybutan-1-ol, 3-methoxybutan-1-ol, 3-Methoxybutanol, Butolether, Methoxybutanol, 2517-43-3, 89378-53-0, 3-Methoxybutan-1-ol, 3-METHOXY-1-BUTANOL, 2517-43-3, 3-Methoxybutanol, 1-Butanol, 3-methoxy-, Methoxybutanol, 1-Butanol, 3-methoxy-, (-)-, SJ995B41AO, NSC-65580, 1,3-butylene glycol 3-monomethyl ether, CCRIS 8976, 3-methoxybutyl alcohol, EINECS 219-741-8, NSC 65580, UNII-SJ995B41AO, AI3-24920, 3-methoxy-butanol, NSC65580, Methoxybutanol; 98%, 3-methoxybutane-1-ol, 3-methoxy-butan-1-ol, EC 219-741-8, DSSTox_CID_24812, DSSTox_RID_80495, NCIOpen2_000145, DSSTox_GSID_44812, SCHEMBL28708, 3-Methoxy-1-butanol, 99%, 3-METHOXYBUTANOL [INCI], CHEMBL3186019, DTXSID0044812, CHEBI:189086, Tox21_301623, MFCD00002931, AKOS015903512, CS-W013686, NCGC00256054-01, CAS-2517-43-3, FT-0615965, M0109, EN300-94645, D77758, A877677, J-015851, Q27289241, F0001-0848, 1-Butanol, 3-methoxy- [ACD/Index Name], 219-741-8 [EINECS], 2517-43-3 [RN], 3-Methoxy-1-butanol [ACD/IUPAC Name], 3-Methoxy-1-butanol [German] [ACD/IUPAC Name], 3-Méthoxy-1-butanol [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name], 3-methoxybutan-1-ol, 3-Methoxybutanol, [2517-43-3] [RN], 1-Butanol, 3-methoxy-, (-)-, 3-Methoxy-butan-1-ol, 3-METHOXYBUTANOL|3-METHOXYBUTAN-1-OL, 89378-53-0 [RN], butan-1-ol, 3-methoxy-, Methoxybutanol, N-[5-[(9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl)amino]-9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl]benzamide
3-methoxybutanol is a chemical compound from the group of alcohols and methyl ethers.
Formulation of 3-methoxybutanol
3-methoxybutanol can be obtained by reducing 3-methoxybutanal with hydrogen.
Characteristics of 3-methoxybutanol
3-methoxybutanol is a flammable, difficult to ignite, colorless and odorless liquid that is miscible with water.
Use of 3-methoxybutanol
3-methoxybutanol is mainly used as a solvent for paints,[4] drugs and cosmetics.
In research, 3-methoxybutanol has been used in the synthesis of potassium 3-methoxy-1-butylxanthate (an intermediate in the preparation of xanthate complexes), as a model compound for studying the dehydration of alcohols with cerium dioxide as a catalyst, and as an intermediate for the synthesis of Dyes based on perylenediimide used.
Application of 3-methoxybutanol
3-methoxybutanol can be used as:
A solvent in the synthesis of potassium 3-methoxy-1-butylxanthate, an intermediate used in the preparation of xanthate complexes.
A model compound in the study of dehydration of alcohols using CeO2 as a catalyst.
An intermediate to synthesize perylene diimide-based dyes applicable as the colorant of the black matrix.
3-methoxybutanol is a colourless liquid with a mild odour.
3-methoxybutanol is used in various applications because of its good dissolving power, drying time and flow.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES of 3-methoxybutanol
Boiling point: 160°C
Melting point: -85°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.92
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 120
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.59
Flash point: 74°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 335°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.9-?
3-methoxybutanol is a glycol ether that is soluble in water.
3-methoxybutanol has the chemical formula C5H12O2 and is a colorless liquid with a low viscosity.
3-methoxybutanol has been shown to react with glycols and alcohols to produce polymers with good film forming properties.
3-methoxybutanol also has active substances such as hydroxy group, nitrogen atoms, and particle.
3-methoxybutanol uses and applications include:
Solvent for lacquers, many natural resins, nitrocellulose, PVB, aldehyde, ketone, indene, phenol-formaldehyde, alkyd, and maleic resins, commonly used plasticizers; coupling agent for brake fluids; hydraulic fluid blending component; intermediate for plasticizers, herbicides; film-former in PVA emulsions; solvent for pharmaceuticals; antiskinning agent in conventional and aqueous paints
Suggested storage of 3-methoxybutanol:
Store in cool, dark, dry place in tightly closed containers, with air excluded
Uses of 3-methoxybutanol
3-methoxybutanol can be used as:
A solvent in the synthesis of potassium 3-methoxy-1-butylxanthate, an intermediate used in the preparation of xanthate complexes.
A model compound in the study of dehydration of alcohols using CeO2?as a catalyst.
An intermediate to synthesize perylene diimide-based dyes applicable as the colorant of the black matrix.
3-methoxybutanol is a colourless liquid with a mild odour.
3-methoxybutanol is used in various applications because of its good dissolving power, drying time and flow.
Applications of the 3-methoxybutanol
Being a low-volatile solvent, 3-methoxybutanol is used in spray paints, adhesives, coatings and inks.
3-methoxybutanol is also used in lacquers to improve brushability and flow.
3-methoxybutanol is used as an intermediate to make 3-methoxy butyl acetate which is used as a cleaning solvent in the electronic industry.
3-methoxybutanol is used as a high boiling point solvent, nitro cellulose paint, epoxy resin coating, brake oil viscosity regulator, printing ink solvent, cutting oil, dyes, pigments, pesticides, vinyl chloride safety agents and other solvents.
3-methoxybutanol is also used as an intermediate for home medicine and medicine, and the acetate prepared from it is also an excellent high boiling point solvent.
Application of 3-methoxybutanol
1.Industrial and civil cleaning agent:It can be used for metal cleaning, oven, glass, bathroom, carpet and laundry, etc.
2.Air freshener:It can be used for gel and liquid air fresheners in household, automobile and industrial fields.
3.Dissolving or diluent used in resin coatings:It is used as solvent used in metal coatings, automotive coatings and alkyd resins.
3-methoxybutanol Acts as a low volatility, colorless, neutral solvent.
Possesses a mild odor and good dis-solving power for many natural resins, nitrocellulose, benzyl cellulose, polyvinyl butyrals, alde-hyde, ketone and indene resins, phenol-formaldehyde, urea-form-aldehyde and melamine-formalde-hyde resins, carbamic acid ester resin, alkyd and maleic resins.
Improves brushability and flow.
Retards skinning in conventional and aqueous paints.
Shows miscibility with water and commonly used organic solvents.
Used in nitrocellulose brush lacquers.
Hazard classification & labelling of 3-methoxybutanol
According to the notifications provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations no hazards have been classified.
3-methoxybutanol is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.
3-methoxybutanol is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
3-methoxybutanol is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants and inks and toners.
Other release to the environment of 3-methoxybutanol is likely to occur from: indoor use as processing aid and outdoor use as processing aid.
3-methoxybutanol is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants and inks and toners.
3-methoxybutanol is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction.
Other release to the environment of 3-methoxybutanol is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use as processing aid.
3-methoxybutanol is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants, coating products and washing & cleaning products.
Release to the environment of 3-methoxybutanol can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industry
3-methoxybutanol is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants, coating products, washing & cleaning products and inks and toners.
3-methoxybutanol is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction.
Release to the environment of 3-methoxybutanol can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites and in the production of articles.
Release to the environment of 3-methoxybutanol can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.
