Category
GC standards
CAS Number
109-86-4
Molecular Formula
CH3OCH2CH2OH
Molecular Weight
76.09g/mol
Purity

Not Less Than - 95%

Synonym

2-methoxyethan-1-ol; Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether; Ethylene glycol methyl ether; Methoxyethanol; Methyl glycol; Methyl Oxitol

Keywords
Dialkyl ethers
2-Methoxyethanol

2-Methoxyethanol is a colorless, flammable organic solvent which can be dissolve in water and in most organic solvents immediately. It can cause adverse effects on bone marrow and testicles. It is used as an additive in airplane deicing solutions, extraction agents, pharmaceuticals, photo chemicals, washing and cleaning products, manufacturing of chemical processing like industrial coatings, electronics manufacturing, hydraulic fluids and pharmaceutical manufacturing. 2-Methoxyethanol also used as solvent for dyes, nail polishes, wood stains, varnishes.