Methyl 3-Methoxypropionate
Methyl 3-Methoxypropionate

Methyl 3-Methoxypropionate

  • Chemical Name: Methyl 3-Methoxypropionate
  • Abbreviation: MMP
  • CAS No.: 3852-09-3
  • Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃
  • Molecular Weight: 13 g/mol
  • Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid free of visible impurities
  • Odor: Mild ether-like odor
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  • Physicochemical Indicators
  • Packaging, Storage & Usage Precautions
  • Main Application Fields
Item Industrial Grade Standard
Purity (GC) ≥99.0%
Acid Value (mgKOH/g) ≤0.20
Moisture Content (%) ≤0.10
Color (Pt-Co) ≤15 Hazen
Density (20℃, g/mL) 1.010±0.002
Flash Point (closed cup, ℃) ≥47
Boiling Point (at Atmospheric Pressure, ℃) 142-148
Refractive Index (n₂₀^D) 1.4005-1.4040
  • Packaging: 180 kg per net barrel.
  • Storage: Store in a dry, well-ventilated indoor area.
  • Transportation: Protect from heavy impact and exposure to rain.
  • Shelf Life: 24 months when kept sealed under recommended conditions.
  • Precautions: When operating, wear goggles and chemical-resistant gloves to avoid direct skin contact.

Methyl 3-Methoxypropionate is a high-performance solvent with excellent solubility, moderate evaporation rate, and low toxicity. Due to its ability to improve the smoothness of coatings, enhance adhesion and effectively dissolve various materials, it is widely used in fields such as coatings, inks, electronics, medicine and fine chemicals.

Coatings and Inks Industry

Automotive Coatings: Used in OEM and refinish coatings to enhance leveling and gloss, while preventing defects such as sagging and dark bubbles.

Wood Coatings: Used to maintain the brightness of aluminum pigments in high-gloss clear varnishes and improve the dispersion of aluminum silver pastes.

Inks: Acts as a solvent in screen printing inks to improve adhesion to plastic and metal substrates.

Electronic Chemicals Field

Photoresist Strippers: Efficiently dissolve photoresist residues without corroding silicon wafers or glass.

Electronic Cleaning Agents: Serves as a safer and more effective alternative to diethylene glycol dimethyl ether (diglyme), enhancing cleaning efficiency.

Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals

Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

Pesticide Formulations: Enhances the solubility, permeability, and stability of active ingredients in agrochemical products.

Other Fields

Alternative to PMA: Exhibits stronger solvency than propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PMA) and a faster evaporation rate, reducing the need for defoamers.

Adhesives: Optimizes curing speed and bonding strength in epoxy and hot-melt adhesives.

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