Structural formula: CH₃CH(OOCCH₃)CH₂OOCCH₃

Molecular weight: C₇H₁₂O₄=160.17

Physical and chemical properties:  
        This product is a colorless transparent liquid, bp 190-191℃, d425 1.059, nD20 1.4173, soluble in water, alcohol, benzene, etc. The pure product is chemically stable, but will gradually decompose after absorbing moisture. It is biodegradable and classified as a low-toxicity, environmentally friendly product. 

Quality specifications (reference):

 

Appearance	Colorless transparent liquid
Purity %	≥96
pH value	6-7

 

Applications:

        This product is widely used as a solvent in industries such as inks, paints, plastics, and fragrances, for example, as a retarder solvent in automotive baking finishes and as a solvent for phenolic resin stoving coatings.
        It serves as a coalescing agent for water-based and solvent-based coatings, a cleaning agent for polyester resin equipment, and a curing agent for foundry core sand. 
        This product exhibits strong antibacterial and antifungal activity, effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 
        It can also be used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

Packaging and storage: Galvanized iron drum, sealed and stored in a cool, ventilated place.