2-Methoxyethanol: Overview
Description
2-Methoxyethanol is used as a jet fuel de-icer. It is also used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, resins, dyes, and quick drying varnishes, enamels, nail polishes and wood stains.
Substance details
Substance name: 2-Methoxyethanol
CASR number: 109-86-4
Molecular formula: C3H8O2
Synonyms: Ethylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether; Glycol monomethyl ether; Methyl cellosolve; Methyl oxitol; Ektasolve; EGME; MECS; Methyl Glycol; Methoxyethanol; Ethylene Glycol methyl ether; glycomethyl ether; methoxyhydroxyethane; methyl ethoxol; monomethyl ether of ethylene glyco
Physical properties
2-Methoxyethanol is a colourless, flammable, liquid, organic solvent.
Melting Point: -85.1°C
Boiling Point: 124.6°C
Specific Gravity: 0.965
Vapour Density: 2.6
Chemical properties
2-Methoxyethanol dissolves readily in water and most organic solvents. It is flammable.
Further information
The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) holds data for all sources of 2-Methoxyethanol emissions in Australia.
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