2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol

2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol
Names
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
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.551
EC Number
  • 203-906-6
RTECS number
  • KL6125000
UNII
UN number 2810
  • InChI=1S/C5H12O3/c1-7-4-5-8-3-2-6/h6H,2-5H2,1H3
    Key: SBASXUCJHJRPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C5H12O3/c1-7-4-5-8-3-2-6/h6H,2-5H2,1H3
    Key: SBASXUCJHJRPEV-UHFFFAOYAD
  • COCCOCCO
Properties
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)
miscible
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS08: Health hazard
Warning
H361d
P201, P202, P281, P308+P313, P405, P501
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroformFlammability 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g. diesel fuelInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
2
2
0
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).
Infobox references

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.

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