Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PMA), CAS 108-65-6, also known as propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, is a colorless to slightly yellow transparent liquid with low volatility and good solubility. Its molecular formula is C6H12O3. As an environmentally friendly solvent, PMA features low toxicity, low odor, and low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, making it widely used in various industries such as coatings, inks, paints, resins, adhesives, cleaning agents, pesticides, and electronic chemicals. In the coatings and inks industry, PMA serves as a solvent and diluent, enhancing the gloss and leveling properties of products. In the field of resins and adhesives, it acts as a plasticizer and solvent, improving the flexibility and processing performance of products. Additionally, PMA can be used as an extractant, dispersant, and intermediate in organic synthesis.
| CAS: | 108-65-6 | UN: | 1993 |
| Other Names: | 1,2-Propanediol monomethyl ether acetate, 1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate | Appearance: | colorless hygroscopic liquid with a characteristic odor |
| Density: | 0.96 g/cm³ | Melting point: | −67 °C |
| Boiling point: | 146 °C | Flash point: | 42°C |
| UN Hazard Class: | 3 | UN Pack Group: | III |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H12O3 or CH3CH(OCOCH3)CH2OCH3 | ||
