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| Name = 2-Methoxyethanol
 
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| SystematicName = 2-Methoxyethanol
 
| SystematicName = 2-Methoxyethanol
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| OtherNames = Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether<br>EGME<br>Methyl cellosolve
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| SMILES = OCCOC
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| CASNo = 109-86-4
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| Abbreviations =  
| InChI = 1/C3H8O2/c1-5-3-2-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
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| InChIKey = XNWFRZJHXBZDAG-UHFFFAOYAC
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| Formula = '''[[Carbon|C]]'''<sub>3</sub>'''[[Hydrogen|H]]'''<sub>8</sub>'''[[Oxygen|O]]'''<sub>2</sub>
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| AtmosphericOHRateConstant =  
| MolarMass = 76.09 g/mol
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| Density = 0.965 g/cm<sup>3</sup>
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| Appearance = Colorless liquid
 
| Appearance = Colorless liquid
| Odor = Ethereal
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| BoilingPt =  
| MeltingPtC = −85
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| BoilingPtC = 124 to 125
 
| BoilingPtC = 124 to 125
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| VaporPressure = 6 mmHg (20°C)
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| Density = 0.965 g/cm<sup>3</sup>
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| Formula = '''[[Carbon|C]]'''<sub>3</sub>'''[[Hydrogen|H]]'''<sub>8</sub>'''[[Oxygen|O]]'''<sub>2</sub>
 
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| Odor = Ethereal
 
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| Solubility = Miscible
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| SolubleOther = Miscible with alcohols
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| VaporPressure = 6 mmHg (20 °C)
 
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| ExploLimits = 1.8%-14%
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| FlashPt = 39 °C (102 °F; 312 K)
 
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| MainHazards = Irritant
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| OtherCompounds = [[Ethylene glycol]]
 
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'''2-Methoxyethanol''', also known as '''ethylene glycol monomethyl ether''' or '''methyl cellosolve''', is a common solvent.
'''2-Methoxyethanol''', also known as '''Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether''' or '''methyl cellosolve''', is a common solvent.
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==Properties==
 
==Properties==
 
===Chemical===
 
===Chemical===
Methyl cellosolve is both a [[primary alcohol]] and an [[ether]]. It is miscible with [[water]] and most organic solvents.
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Methyl cellosolve is both a [[primary alcohol]] and an [[ether]].
  
 
===Physical===
 
===Physical===
 
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Methyl cellosolve is a colorless liquid, with an ethereal odor. It is miscible with [[water]] and most organic solvents.
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
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Many OTC paint and dye solvents have this compound in their composition. Fractional distillation is required to isolate the compound.
  
 
==Preparation==
 
==Preparation==
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==Projects==
 
==Projects==
 
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*Paint stripper
  
 
==Handling==
 
==Handling==
 
 
===Safety===
 
===Safety===
 
Methyl cellosolve is an endocrine disruptor. It is toxic to the bone marrow and testes.
 
Methyl cellosolve is an endocrine disruptor. It is toxic to the bone marrow and testes.
  
 
===Storage===
 
===Storage===
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In closed bottles.
  
 
===Disposal===
 
===Disposal===
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Incineration outside should suffice.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
 
===Relevant Sciencemadness threads===
 
===Relevant Sciencemadness threads===
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*[http://www.sciencemadness.org/talk/viewthread.php?tid=1661 Synthesis of symmetrical polyethers, how is it done?]

Revision as of 20:57, 2 December 2018

2-Methoxyethanol
Names
IUPAC name
2-Methoxyethanol
Systematic IUPAC name
2-Methoxyethanol
Other names
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether
EGME
Methyl cellosolve
Properties
C3H8O2
Molar mass 76.09 g/mol
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Ethereal
Density 0.965 g/cm3
Melting point −85 °C (−121 °F; 188 K)
Boiling point 124 to 125 °C (255 to 257 °F; 397 to 398 K)
Miscible
Solubility Miscible with alcohols
Vapor pressure 6 mmHg (20 °C)
Hazards
Safety data sheet []
Flash point 39 °C (102 °F; 312 K)
Related compounds
Related compounds
Ethylene glycol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

2-Methoxyethanol, also known as ethylene glycol monomethyl ether or methyl cellosolve, is a common solvent.

Properties

Chemical

Methyl cellosolve is both a primary alcohol and an ether.

Physical

Methyl cellosolve is a colorless liquid, with an ethereal odor. It is miscible with water and most organic solvents.

Availability

Many OTC paint and dye solvents have this compound in their composition. Fractional distillation is required to isolate the compound.

Preparation

Industrially, methyl cellosolve is produced by the reaction of methanol with ethylene oxide.

Projects

  • Paint stripper

Handling

Safety

Methyl cellosolve is an endocrine disruptor. It is toxic to the bone marrow and testes.

Storage

In closed bottles.

Disposal

Incineration outside should suffice.

References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads