2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol
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Preferred IUPAC name
2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethan-1-ol | |
Other names
2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol
3,6-Dioxa-1-heptanol Diethyleneglycol monomethyl ether Glycol Ether DM DiEGME | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.551 |
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UN number | 2810 |
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C5H12O3 | |
Molar mass | 120.148 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | clear viscous liquid |
Density | 1.02 |
Melting point | −69 °C (−92 °F; 204 K) |
Boiling point | 194 °C (381 °F; 467 K) |
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P201, P202, P281, P308+P313, P405, P501 | |
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Flash point | 96 °C (205 °F; 369 K) |
240 °C (464 °F; 513 K) | |
Safety data sheet (SDS) | External MSDS |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol, also known under trade names Methyl carbitol, is an industrial solvent and is also commonly used as a fuel system icing inhibitor (FSII) in jet fuels. It is a clear, colorless, hygroscopic liquid. Structurally it is an alcohol and an ether, with a formula CH3OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH. At direct contact it causes drying of skin by leaching fats, and is mildly irritating to the eyes. It is flammable.
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]- Methyl Carbitol Technical Data Sheet Archived 2015-12-15 at the Wayback Machine, Dow Chemical Company