At a Glance
Material Family
Solvents - Oxygenated
Record Type
Compound
Primary Role
Solvency · Film Formation
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Acts as a slow-evaporating coalescing solvent in waterborne latex and acrylic architectural coatings, promoting uniform film formation and improved gloss as the paint dries.
- ▸ Serves as an active solvent and coupling agent in low-VOC paints, varnishes, lacquers and floor finishes where it balances hydrophilic and hydrophobic resin systems.
- ▸ Formulated into hard-surface and industrial HI&I cleaners, degreasers and graffiti removers to dissolve oils and provide effective coupling of water and surfactant phases.
- ▸ Used as a tail solvent and flow/leveling additive in screen and flexographic printing inks and in metalworking/coil-coating systems.
- ▸ Functions as a low-VOC alternative to ethylene-series glycol ethers in adhesives, sealants and specialty industrial cleaning concentrates.
Physical Properties
Appearance
Clear, colorless liquid
Form
Liquid
Odor
Mild ether-like odor
Specific Gravity
0.879 (typical, 20 C)
Solubility in Water
Partially miscible (~5-6% typical)
Boiling Point
170 C (typical)
Flash Point
60 C (typical, closed cup)
Viscosity
Low (free-flowing liquid)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
5131-66-8
Molecular Formula
C7H16O2
Molecular Weight
132.20 g/mol
IUPAC Name
1-butoxypropan-2-ol
PubChem CID
InChI Key
RWNUSVWFHDHRCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
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