Aminomethylpropanol

Aminomethylpropanol

AKA “2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, 124-68-5, 2-Aminoisobutanol, Isobutanol-2-amine, 1-Propanol, 2-amino-2-methyl-, AMP Regular, 2-AMINO-2-METHYLPROPANOL, Amp-95, 2-Methyl-2-aminopropanol”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Aminomethylpropanol

AKA: 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, 124-68-5, 2-Aminoisobutanol, Isobutanol-2-amine, 1-Propanol, 2-amino-2-methyl-, AMP Regular, 2-AMINO-2-METHYLPROPANOL, Amp-95, 2-Methyl-2-aminopropanol

Ingredient · Solvent · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Solvent

Not Clean

2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol appears as a clear light colored liquid. Insoluble in water and about the same density as water. Flash point 172 °F. Used to make other chemicals.

Solubility MISCIBLE WITH WATER; SOL IN ALCOHOLS

Formula

C4H11NO

Mol. Weight

89.14

CAS #

124-68-5

Form

Liquid

State

2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol appears as a clear light colored liquid. Insoluble in water and about the same density as water. Flash point 172 °F. Used to make other chemicals.

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Functions

Solvent

Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.

Stabilizes pH

Helps balance product pH

Stabilizes cosmetic formulations

Supports ingredient effectiveness

Traditional Use

A synthetic amino alcohol developed in the 20th century as a pH buffer and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations. Designed to replace natural alkaline agents while providing better stability and consistency.