CAS Number: 108-32-7
Molecular Formula: C₄H₆O₃
Molecular Weight: 102.09
Arconate HP is a high purity cyclic carbonate.
Arconate HP is used as a reactive diluent to reduce cost and to improve handling and processing properties in applications such as isocyanate (PMDI) adhesives and urethane adhesives.
Arconate HP reacts with amines to form carbamates.
Arconate HP undergoes hydroxy alkylation and trans esterification.
Arconate HP offers high boiling point and flash point and low order of toxicity.
Chemical name:
Propylene carbonate
CAS number
108-32-7
Uses of Arconate HP:
Arconate HP is a cyclic carbonate that reacts with amines to form carbamates, undergoes hydroxy alkylation and transesterification.
Arconate HP can be used as an isocyanate and unsaturated polyester resin cleanup solvent, viscosity reducer in coatings, CO2 extraction solvent, electrolyte in lithium batteries, polar additive for clay gellants, foundry binder catalyst, and textile dye carrier and cleaner.
Properties of Arconate HP:
Molecular Weight: 102.09
Density (pounds per gallon) at 20'C(68'F): 10.0
Evaporation Rate (BuA=1): <0.005
Flash Point GT (SETA) oF 275'
Specific Gravity @20/20'C: 1.203-1.210
Vapor Pressure @ 25'C (77'F) (mmHg): 0.03
Viscosity (CPS) @ 25'C (77'F): 2.4
INCI:
Propylene Carbonate
Chemical Name:
Propylene Carbonate
CAS Number:
108-32-7
Molecular Formula:
C₄H₆O₃
Appearance:
Colourless Oil
Molecular Weight:
102.09
Storage of Arconate HP:
4°C, Inert atmosphere
Solubility of Arconate HP:
Chloroform (Slightly)
Methanol (Slightly)
Category:
Building Blocks
Miscellaneous
Applications of Arconate HP:
Arconate HP is used in the synthesis of solar cells as well as lithium ion batteries.
Arconate HP is used as a reactive diluent to reduce cost and to improve handling and processing properties in applications such as isocyanate (PMDI) adhesives and urethane adhesives.
KEYWORDS:
108-32-7, Arconate, Propylene carbonate, Carbonic Acid Cyclic Propylene Ester, 1 2-PropanedioAl Carbonate, 1-Methylethylene Carbonate, 2-Methyl-1 2-ethylene Carbonate, Arconate 1000, Arconate 5000, Cyclic 1 2-Propylene Carbonate
Paint & Coatings:
Arconate HP is used as a high-boiling solvent and film-forming auxiliary, especially in poly (vinyl fluoride) and poly (vinylidene fluoride) systems.
Arconate HP is also more eco-efficient compared to other solvents used in wire enamel coating applications.
As a reactive diluent, Arconate HP can reduce the viscosity of isocyanates or polyurethane pre-polymers in two-component polyurea systems.
Lithium-ion batteries and Electronics:
Arconate HP is another important cyclic carbonate solvent in lithium-ion batteries (LIB) electrolytes.
Due to its high dielectric constant, Arconate HP is used as a high permittivity component of electrolytes in lithium batteries, usually together with a low-viscosity solvent.
Arconate HP is also an effective circuit board and electronic cleaner.
Arconate HP is rapidly used in the computer, cell phones, hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle manufacturing markets.
Cleaning, Stripping and Degreasing:
Arconate HP has low toxicity and rapid biodegradability properties for solvents used in hard surface cleaning and degreasing formulations.
Alone or combined with other solvents, Arconate HP is effective as a polyurethane and polymer/resin cleaner, for cleaning up unsaturated polyester resins and gelcoats, as an all-purpose industrial and consumer cleaner, for cleaning stereolithographic parts, and as an ink cleaner.
Gas Treating and Petrochemical Applications of Arconate HP:
Arconate HP is used as a physical solvent for removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in natural gas treating, oil pyrolysis gas, and synthetic ammonia conversion gas applications.
Arconate HP is also used as an oil solvent and as an extraction agent for olefins and aromatics.
In Grignard reactions, Arconate HP is used as an intermediate to create tertiary alcohols.
Other Uses and Applications of Arconate HP:
Arconate HP is used as a binder for foundry sand molds, as a plasticizer for polymers, and in pesticide formulations.
In the textile industry can be used as synthetic fiber additives and fixatives, spinning solvents, or water-solvent dye pigment dispersant.
Arconate HP is not corrosive, therefore, it can be used in cosmetic and personal care products like make-up, antiperspirants, hair conditioners, and other products.
Arconate HP can be synthesized from propylene oxide and CO2.
Optically active form of Arconate HP can be prepared from the reaction between CO2 and racemic epoxides.
Decomposition of Arconate HP on the graphite electrode in lithium batteries results in the formation of a lithium intercalated compound.
Arconate HP is a cyclic carbonate that is commonly used as a solvent and as a reactive intermediate in organic synthesis.
Arconate HP is being considered as a potential electrochemical solvent due to its low vapor pressure, high dielectric constant and high chemical stability.
Arconate HP may be used as a solvent for the asymmetric hydrogenation of nonfunctionalized olefins.
Arconate HP is an organic compound with the formula C4H6O3.
Arconate HP is a cyclic carbonate ester derived from propylene glycol.
Arconate HP is useful as a polar, aprotic solvent.
Arconate HP is chiral, but is used exclusively as the racemic mixture in most contexts.
Arconate HP Specification:
Propylene carbonate content: wt.% not less than 99.6
Chromaticity, points on the platinum-cobolt scale: 40
Water content, no more than: wt. % 0.1
pH 10% aqueous solution: 6.0-8.0
Melting point: °C -54
Flash point: °C 132
Ignition temperature: °C 454
Boiling point: °C 240
Basic physical properties of Arconate HP:
Density at 25 degrees C: 1,203-1,210
Boiling point deg.С: 253
The dielectric constant: 64
Refractive index: 1,419
Viscosity: 2,4
The use of Arconate HP:
Arconate HP dissolves many polymers, polyester fibers and resins, such as polyacrylonitrile, PVC, cellulose nitrate and acetate, polyethylene terephthalate.
Forms an azeotropic mixture with Arconate HP, which is separated by distillation with the addition of aromatic hydrocarbons.
Synonyms:
Carbonic Acid Cyclic Propylene Ester
Carbonic Acid Propylene Ester
1,2-Propanediol Carbonate
1,2-Propanediol Cyclic Carbonate
1,2-Propanediyl Carbonate
1,2-Propylene Carbonate
1-Methylethylene Carbonate
2-Methyl-1,2-ethylene Carbonate
2-Oxo-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane
4-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one
4-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-one
4-Methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane
Arconate 1000
Arconate 5000
Arconate HP
Arconate propylenecarbonate
Carbonic Acid Cyclic 1,2-Propylene Ester
Carbonic Acid Cyclic Methylethylene Ester
Cyclic 1,2-Propylene Carbonate
Cyclic Methylethylene Carbonate
Cyclic Propylene Carbonate
JN 02
Jeffsol AG 1555
Jeffsol PC
NSC 11784
NSC 1913
PC-HP
Propylene Carbonate
Propylene Glycol Cyclic Carbonate
Texacar PC