2-METHYL-1,3-PROPANEDIOL CAS 2163-42-0

CAS:2163-42-0
MF:C4H10O2, C4H10O2
EINECS:412-350-5, 412-350-5
Purity:99%
Other Names:2-Methyl-1 3-propanedio, 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol/MPO , CAS NO 2163-42-0

What is of 2-METHYL-1,3-PROPANEDIOL with cas 2163-42-0?

2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol (CAS 2163-42-0) is a high-purity, colorless liquid with excellent water solubility and chemical stability. It is widely used as a multifunctional intermediate in the production of polyesters, polyurethanes, specialty resins, and coatings, where it improves flexibility, durability, and adhesion.

In the pharmaceutical field, it serves as a valuable raw material for active ingredient synthesis, while in personal care and cosmetics it functions as a humectant and stabilizer to enhance product performance. With broad applications across industrial and research sectors, 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol is an essential building block for modern chemical formulations.

Specification

Product name	2-METHYL-1 3-PROPANEDIOL
Synonyms	2163-42-0;2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol (MPO);1,3-DIHYDROXY-2-METHYLPROPANE;2-METHYL-PROPAN-1,3-DIOL;Methyl propane diol (MP Diol);2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol 99%;2-METHYL-1,3-PROPANEDIOL;2-methyl-3-propanediol
Cas	2163-42-0
MF	C4H10O2
MW	90.121
EINECS	412-350-5
Product Categories	application fields are synthetic leather pulp, polyurethane coating, food flexible packaging composite with polyurethane adhesive and so on.;Alcohols;-;Monomers;Polymer Science
Melting point	91 °C(lit.)
Boiling point	123-125 °C20 mm Hg(lit.)
density	1.015 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density	3.2 (vs air)
refractive index	n20/D 1.445(lit.)
Fp	>230 °F
BRN	1731422
InChIKey	QWGRWMMWNDWRQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference	2163-42-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

Usage

Methylpropanediol can be used to make unsaturated polyester, liquid saturated polyester, thermoplastic polyester resin (PET and PBT modification), alkyd resin, polyurethane resin, diester plasticizer, lubricant, etc. It is also used in cosmetics, medicines, etc.

1. Low viscosity, quick drying
2. Lower melting point, easy handling
3. Excellent low-temperature resistance
4. Higher weather resistance