The IUPAC name of Ethylene glycol methyl ether is 2-methoxyethanol. With the CAS registry number 109-86-4, it is also named as Methyl cellosolve. The product's categories are Industrial/Fine Chemicals; Ethylene Glycols & Monofunctional Ethylene Glycols; Monofunctional Ethylene Glycols; Two-component reagents; Amber Glass Bottles; Blends- Chromasolv LC-Mschromasolv Solvents (HPLC, LC-MS); Chromasolv Solvents (HPLC, LC-MS); Chromasolv(R) LC-MSSpectroscopy; LC-MS BlendsSolvents; LC-MS Plus and Gradient; Pre-Blended Mobile Phase Solvents; Solvent Bottles; Water and Water Solutions. Besides, it is clear colorless liquid, which should be stored in a cool, ventilated warehouse at 5 °C. The chemical is stable, but contact with air may lead to the formation of explosive peroxides. In addition, its molecular formula is C₃H₈O₂ and molecular weight is 76.09.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)EINECS: 203-713-7; (2)ACD/LogP: -0.80; (3)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -0.8; (5)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -0.8; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (7)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 8.77; (9)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 8.77; (10)#H bond acceptors: 2; (11)#H bond donors: 1; (12)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.385; (14)Molar Refractivity: 19.22 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 81.9 cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 27.6 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 0.928 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 46.1 °C; (19)Melting Point: -85 °C; (20)Water Solubility: 1.00E+06 mg/L at 25 °C; (21)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 37.54 kJ/mol; (22)Boiling Point: 124.4 °C at 760 mmHg; (23)Vapour Pressure: 5.98 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of Ethylene glycol methyl ether: this chemical can be prepared by the reaction of Ethylene oxide with Methanol.



This reaction will occur at high temperature and pressure.

Uses of Ethylene glycol methyl ether: this chemical is the intermediate of cinosulfuron. It is also a solvent of fats and oils nitro cellulose and synthetic resin. And it can be used as as paint solvent, penetrant, leveling agent. Moreover, it is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. The product is used as an additive of jet fuel. Additionally, it can be used for the determination of iron, sulfate and Carbon disulfide.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: it is highly flammable that may cause severe burns.Please keep away from sources of ignition. It is also harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. And it is toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Please do not breathe vapour. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Furthermore, you should wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. And in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible). What's more, it is danger of very serious irreversible effects that may cause harm to the unborn child. Similarly, it may  impair fertility. You should avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)Canonical SMILES: COCCO
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C3H8O2/c1-5-3-2-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
(3)InChIKey: XNWFRZJHXBZDAG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: