MMB (3-Methoxy-3-Methyl-1-Butanol) – Eco-Friendly Solvent | Make Kuraray – Marketed by Sarochem®

MMB (3-Methoxy-3-Methyl-1-Butanol) is a specialty solvent known for its excellent solvency, water compatibility and mild odor. Manufactured by Kuraray, MMB is designed for applications where effective solvency, formulation stability and a comparatively environmentally friendly solvent profile are required.

MMB is completely water-soluble and highly compatible with a wide range of aroma chemicals, making it particularly useful in air fresheners, fragrance formulations, household cleaners and industrial cleaning products.

Key Features

• Chemical Name: 3-Methoxy-3-Methyl-1-Butanol
• Common Name: MMB
• Clear, colorless liquid
• Mild odor
• Completely water-soluble
• Excellent compatibility with aroma chemicals
• High solvency
• Low viscosity
• Excellent low-temperature stability
• Stable under acidic and alkaline conditions
• Controlled evaporation profile
• Mild effect on many plastic/resin materials compared with glycol ethers
• Efficient co-surfactant properties
• Suitable for fragrance and cleaning formulations

Physical & Technical Properties

Property	Typical Value
Chemical Name	3-Methoxy-3-Methyl-1-Butanol
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Odor	Mild
Boiling Point	173°C / 343°F
Flash Point (Tag CC)	71°C
Freezing Point	Below -50°C
Viscosity	12.5 mPa·s @ 20°C
Specific Gravity	0.91 g/cm³ @ 20°C
Surface Tension	29.9 dynes/cm @ 20°C
Evaporation Rate	7 (n-BuAc = 100)
Water Solubility	Infinite / Completely miscible
KB Value	>400
Solubility Parameter	9.88

Applications

MMB can be used as a versatile solvent in:

• Perfume and fragrance formulations
• Air fresheners
• Room fresheners
• Aroma chemical formulations
• Household cleaners
• Bathroom and toilet cleaners
• Laundry and clothing cleaners
• Industrial cleaning agents
• Paints and coatings
• Printing inks
• Printing materials
• Emulsions and adhesives
• Electronic materials
• Foam fire-extinguishing formulations
• Specialty chemical formulations

MMB in Fragrance & Air Freshener Formulations

MMB provides excellent compatibility with a broad range of aroma chemicals and fragrance ingredients. Its water solubility and controlled evaporation characteristics make it useful in formulations where conventional glycols may not provide the desired balance of solvency, evaporation and odor characteristics.

MMB can also function as a co-solvent and co-surfactant, helping achieve clear formulations while potentially reducing the amount of surfactant required.

Why Choose MMB?

MMB combines high solvency, water compatibility, low viscosity and mild odor in a single specialty solvent. Its evaporation characteristics can be adjusted by combining it with water or other solvents, allowing formulators to develop products with different drying and evaporation profiles.

Its excellent compatibility with aroma chemicals makes MMB particularly valuable for fragrance, air-care and cleaning applications.

Key Features of MMB Solvent

• Specialty Solvent for Air Fresheners – Excellent solvency for modern air-care and fragrance formulations.
• Clear & Colorless Liquid – Produces clean, visually appealing formulations.
• Amphiphilic Solvent – Compatible with both oil-soluble and water-soluble ingredients, supporting versatile formulations.
• Mild Odor – Low-odor profile helps minimize interference with fragrance compositions.
• Unique Evaporation Profile – Provides controlled evaporation and can help optimize fragrance release.
• Reduced Effect on Plastics – Generally offers a milder effect on plastic and resin materials than many glycol ether solvents.
• Low-Toxicity & Biodegradable Profile – Suitable for formulations where environmental and sustainability considerations are important.
• REACH Registered & TSCA Listed – Suitable for applications requiring established regulatory status.

Best suited for: Air fresheners, room fresheners, fragrance formulations, household cleaners, industrial cleaners, paints, inks and specialty chemical applications.

 

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