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Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether
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Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether is a solvent used in coatings, inks, and cleaning formulations. It also serves as an anti-icing additive for jet and aviation fuels, a component of brake and hydraulic fluids, and an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations. It is a colorless liquid with moderate volatility and good solvency for resins and polymers. CAS: 111-77-3, Molecular formula: CH3OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH, Molecular weight: 120.15 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. Hazard classification: Danger. Molekula supplies Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — $53.10 per pack
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500 g — $124.20 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to Structure |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 87 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odour | Slight or pleasant smell (Solvents) |
| Melting Point | -70 °C |
| Boiling Point | 193 °C |
| Density | 1.04 (relative, water = 1) |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Very soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether |
| Vapour Pressure | 30 Pa at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4264 |
Source: PubChem CID 8134 (HSDB, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 89967164 |
| CAS Number | 111-77-3 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol |
| EC Number | 203-906-6 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH |
| Molecular Weight | 120.15 |
| Exact Mass | 120.0786 |
| SMILES | COCCOCCO |
| InChIKey | SBASXUCJHJRPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H12O3/c1-7-4-5-8-3-2-6/h6H,2-5H2,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 8134 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29094401 |
| Tariff Code | 2909440090 |
Safety & GHS
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H227 Combustible liquid
- H360D May harm the unborn child
Precautionary statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol
- 3,6-Dioxa-1-heptanol
- Diethylene glycol methyl ether
- Dowanol DM
- Ethanol, 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)-
- MECB
- Methoxydiglycol
- Methyl carbitol
- Methyl digol
- Methyl dioxitol
Frequently asked questions
What is diethylene glycol monomethyl ether used for?
It is commonly used as a solvent in coatings, inks, and cleaning formulations due to its low volatility and good solvency properties.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is CH3OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH with a molecular weight of 120.15 g/mol.
How should diethylene glycol monomethyl ether be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from heat and ignition sources, in a tightly closed container.
What grade is available?
Available in technical grade; custom grades may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply it in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply diethylene glycol monomethyl ether in bulk quantities; please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) upon request.
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