Basic information
- Name:
Ethanol,2-(1-methylethoxy)-
- Superlist Name:
- 2-Isopropoxyethanol
- CAS No.:
109-59-1
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C5H12 O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 104.17
- Synonyms:
- Ethanol,2-isopropoxy- (6CI,7CI,8CI); 2-Isopropoxyethanol; 2-Isopropyloxyethanol;2-[(1-Methylethyl)oxy]ethanol; Dowanal EiPAT; Ethylene glycol isopropyl ether;Ethylene glycol monisopropyl ether; Ethylene glycol monoisopropyl ether;Isopropyl Cellosolve; Isopropyl Oxitol; NSC 1259; Ucar AC; b-Hydroxyethyl isopropyl ether
- EINECS:
- 203-685-6
- Density:
- 0.903
- Melting Point:
- -60 °C
- Boiling Point:
- 131.8 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 43 ºC
- Solubility:
- Stability Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible. Toxicology Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.Eye irritant. Typical OEL 22 mg/m3. Toxicity
- Appearance:
- clear colorless liquid
- Hazard Symbols:

- Risk Codes:
- R20/21;R36
- Safety Description:
- Moderately toxic by skin contact and intraperitoneal routes. Mildly toxic by inhalation and ingestion. A skin and eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. See also GLYCOL ETHERS. Details
- Transport Information:
- UN 2929
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Synonyms:Dowanal EiPAT;dowanaleipat;Dowanol EiPAT;beta-hydroxyethylisopropylether;2-isopropoxy-ethano;beta-Hydroxyethyl isopropyl ether; 2-(1-methylethoxy)-ethano;2-(1-methylethoxy)-Ethanol;
The Molecular formula of 2-ISOPROPOXYETHANOL(109-59-1): C5H12O2
The Molecular Weight of 2-ISOPROPOXYETHANOL(109-59-1): 104.15
Molecular Structure :
EINECS: 203-685-6
Melting point: -60 °C
Boiling point: 42-44 °C13 mm Hg(lit.)
Flash point: 114 °F
density: 0.903 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index: n20/D 1.41(lit.)
storage temp.:Flammables area
The Molecular formula of 2-ISOPROPOXYETHANOL(109-59-1): C5H12O2
The Molecular Weight of 2-ISOPROPOXYETHANOL(109-59-1): 104.15
Molecular Structure :

EINECS: 203-685-6
Melting point: -60 °C
Boiling point: 42-44 °C13 mm Hg(lit.)
Flash point: 114 °F
density: 0.903 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index: n20/D 1.41(lit.)
storage temp.:Flammables area
Toxicity Data With Reference
| 1. | skn-rbt 20 mg/24H MOD | 85JCAE Prehled Prumyslove Toxikologie; Organicke Latky Marhold, J.,Prague, Czechoslovakia.: Avicenum,1986,627. | ||
| 2. | eye-rbt 500 mg/24H MLD | 85JCAE Prehled Prumyslove Toxikologie; Organicke Latky Marhold, J.,Prague, Czechoslovakia.: Avicenum,1986,627. | ||
| 3. | orl-rat LD50:5660 mg/kg | AIHAAP American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. 30 (1969),470. | ||
| 4. | ihl-rat LC50:3100 mg/m3/4H | 85GMAT Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure Izmerov, N.F., et al.,Moscow, USSR.: Centre of International Projects, GKNT,1982,67. | ||
| 5. | ipr-rat LD50:800 mg/kg | 85GMAT Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure Izmerov, N.F., et al.,Moscow, USSR.: Centre of International Projects, GKNT,1982,67. | ||
| 6. | orl-mus LD50:4900 mg/kg | 85GMAT Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure Izmerov, N.F., et al.,Moscow, USSR.: Centre of International Projects, GKNT,1982,67. | ||
| 7. | ihl-mus LC50:1930 ppm/7H | JIHTAB Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. 25 (1943),157. | ||
| 8. | ipr-mus LD50:1860 mg/kg | 85GMAT Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure Izmerov, N.F., et al.,Moscow, USSR.: Centre of International Projects, GKNT,1982,67. | ||
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Consensus Reports
Glycol ether compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by skin contact and intraperitoneal routes. Mildly toxic by inhalation and ingestion. A skin and eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. See also GLYCOL ETHERS.
The Hazard Codes of 2-ISOPROPOXYETHANOL(109-59-1):
Xn
HazardClass: 3
The Risk Statements information of 2-ISOPROPOXYETHANOL(109-59-1):
36: Irritating to the eyes
20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
The Safety Statements information of 2-ISOPROPOXYETHANOL(109-59-1):
24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes
RIDADR: UN 2929 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: KL5075000
PackingGroup: III
The Hazard Codes of 2-ISOPROPOXYETHANOL(109-59-1):
Xn HazardClass: 3
The Risk Statements information of 2-ISOPROPOXYETHANOL(109-59-1):
36: Irritating to the eyes
20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
The Safety Statements information of 2-ISOPROPOXYETHANOL(109-59-1):
24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes
RIDADR: UN 2929 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: KL5075000
PackingGroup: III
Standards and Recommendations
OSHA PEL: TWA 25 ppm
ACGIH TLV: TWA 25 ppm
DFG MAK: 5 ppm (22 mg/m3)
ACGIH TLV: TWA 25 ppm
DFG MAK: 5 ppm (22 mg/m3)

