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

CAS Number

* 111-77-3 Y

3D model (JSmol)

* Interactive image

ChEBI |

* CHEBI:44836

ChEMBL |

* ChEMBL1235250

ChemSpider |

* 13839440

EC Number |

* 203-906-6

PubChem CID

* 8134

RTECS number |

* KL6125000

UNII |

* 465DDJ8G8K

UN number | 2810

CompTox Dashboard (EPA)

* DTXSID3025049

InChI

* 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

SMILES

* COCCOCCO

Properties

Chemical formula

| 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)

Solubility in water

| water (miscible)
Hazards
Safety data sheet | External MSDS
GHS pictograms |
GHS Signal word | Warning

GHS hazard statements

| H361d

GHS precautionary statements

| P201, P202, P281, P308+313, P405, P501
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)  |

Flash point |  96 °C (205 °F; 369 K)

Autoignition
temperature

|  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).

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.

## See also

* Cellosolve
* 2-Ethoxyethanol

## External links

* Methyl Carbitol Technical Data Sheet , Dow Chemical Company

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*[CID]: Compound ID
*[EPA]: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
*[H361d]: Suspected of damaging the unborn child
*[P201]: Obtain special instructions before use
*[P202]: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
*[P281]: Use personal protective equipment as required
*[P308+313]: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
*[P405]: Store locked up
*[P501]: Dispose of contents/container to …