2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol

2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol

Names
IUPAC name 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol
Other names 3,6-Dioxa-1-heptanol; Diethyleneglycol monomethyl ether; Glycol Ether DM
Identifiers
CAS Number	111-77-3
ChEBI	CHEBI:44836
ChemSpider	13839440
Jmol interactive 3D	Image
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	120.15 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
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, Dow Chemical Company