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Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
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Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether is a solvent used in paints, coatings, and cleaning formulations. It also serves as a solvent for lacquers, varnishes, dyes and wood stains, a diluent in hydraulic brake fluids, and a solvent in textile printing and dyeing. It is a colorless liquid with moderate volatility and good solubility in water and organic solvents. CAS: 111-90-0, Molecular formula: C2H5OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH, Molecular weight: 134.17 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies diethylene glycol monoethyl ether from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colourless liquid |
| Colour (Pt-Co) | ≤ 10 |
| Water | ≤ 0.1% |
| Assay | ≥ 99.0% |
| Identification (IR) | Pass |
| Refractive Index (20ºC) | ≥1.4250 and ≤1.4280 |
| Specific gravity (20 ºC) | 0.987 - 0.993 g/cm3 |
| Acid (Based on acetic acid) | ≤ 0.01% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 91 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odour | Mild, pleasant odor |
| Melting Point | -76 °C |
| Boiling Point | 196-202 °C |
| Density | 0.99 (relative, water = 1) |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Miscible with ethanol, acetone, benzene; very soluble in ethyl ether |
| Vapour Pressure | 19 Pa at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4273 |
| log P (octanol/water) | -0.54 |
Source: PubChem CID 8146 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 13828806 |
| CAS Number | 111-90-0 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol |
| EC Number | 203-919-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H5OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH |
| Molecular Weight | 134.17 |
| Exact Mass | 134.0943 |
| SMILES | CCOCCOCCO |
| InChIKey | XXJWXESWEXIICW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H14O3/c1-2-8-5-6-9-4-3-7/h7H,2-6H2,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 8146 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29094401 |
| Tariff Code | 2909440090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H227 Combustible liquid
- H302+332 Harmful if swallowed or inhaled
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol
- CARBITOL
- Carbitol solvent
- Diethylene glycol ethyl ether
- Dioxitol
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Ethyl carbitol
- Ethyl digol
- Solvolsol
- Transcutol
Frequently asked questions
What is diethylene glycol monoethyl ether used for?
It is commonly used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and cleaning agents due to its ability to dissolve both polar and non-polar substances.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of diethylene glycol monoethyl ether?
The formula is C2H5OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH with a molecular weight of 134.17 g/mol.
How should diethylene glycol monoethyl ether be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials.
What grade is available for diethylene glycol monoethyl ether?
Molekula supplies it in technical grade; specific grades may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply diethylene glycol monoethyl ether in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply diethylene glycol monoethyl ether in bulk quantities; please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with an order of diethylene glycol monoethyl ether?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) upon request.
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