2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol
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IUPAC name
2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol | |
Other names
3,6-Dioxa-1-heptanol; Diethyleneglycol monomethyl ether; Glycol Ether DM | |
Identifiers | |
111-77-3 | |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
ChEBI | CHEBI:44836 |
ChemSpider | 13839440 |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.551 |
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Properties | |
C5H12O3 | |
Molar mass | 120.15 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) |
water (miscible) | |
Hazards | |
Safety data sheet | External MSDS |
NFPA 704 | |
Flash point | 96 °C (205 °F; 369 K) |
240 °C (464 °F; 513 K) | |
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.
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