Substance profile
2-Methoxy-1-propanol
2-Methoxy-1-propanol: clear liquid.
01 · Identification
What 2-Methoxy-1-propanol is
2-Methoxy-1-propanol: clear liquid. Its molecular formula is C4H10O2 and its molecular weight is 90.12 g/mol. It boils at 130 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for 2-Methoxy-1-propanol
- 2-methoxypropanol
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H226 | Flammable liquid and vapour. |
| H360D | May damage the unborn child. |
| H335 | May cause respiratory irritation. |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation. |
| H318 | Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P241, P242, P264, P280, P302, P305, P310, P313, P332, P338, P352, P403
03 · Physical and chemical properties
2-Methoxy-1-propanol properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 130 °C (266 °F) | HSDB | |
| 120 °C (248 °F) | OSHA | ||
| Density | 0.938 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Vapor pressure | 4.1 mmHg | Haz-Map | |
| Flash point | 33 °C (91.4 °F) | Haz-Map | |
| Critical temperature and pressure | Critical temperature: 566.0 L; critical pressure: 4.34X10-6 Pa | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.