3-Methoxybutanol
General Info 
CAS Number:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Classifications:
2517-43-3
C5H12O2
104.15
Alcohol, Solvent                                      

Synonyms:

MOB; 3-MOB; 1-butanol, 3-methoxy-3-methoxy-1-butanol 3-methoxybutanolmethoxybutanol; butol ether

Description:
Colorless liquid with a mild odor.
Water solubility, grams/liter
Density, grams per milliliter
Pounds per gallon
Boiling point
Flash point (closed cup)
Freezing point
complete                         
0.921
7.67
159-163°C
60°C
--85°C

Product Uses
3-Methoxybutanol is used as a solvent or cosolvent in coatings, inks and adhesives. For instance, it is used in nitrocellulose brush lacquers to improve brushability and flow, and in alkyd paints to improve brushability. 3-Methoxybutanol is used in conjunction with Butoxyl to achieve special effects through dissolving power, drying time and flow.

Regulatory Numbers
Index Number:No number assigned. This product is not regulated under this code.
EINECS Number: 219-741-8
UN Number: 1987

Manufacturing Sites
Region                           City
North America
Europe                           Germany Frankfurt-Hoechst
Asia

Packaging
Bulk, Drums

Other Information
Structure:


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