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2-Methoxyethanol

ReagentPlus®, ≥99.0%, contains 50 ppm BHT as stabilizer

Synonym(s):

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, Methyl glycol

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Linear Formula:
CH3OCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
109-86-4
Molecular Weight:
76.09
Beilstein:
1731074
EC Number:
203-713-7
MDL number:
MFCD00002867
UNSPSC Code:
12352112
PubChem Substance ID:
329751689
NACRES:
NA.21

vapor density

2.62 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

vapor pressure

6.17 mmHg ( 20 °C)

product line

ReagentPlus®

Assay

≥99.0%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

548 °F

contains

50 ppm BHT as stabilizer

expl. lim.

24.5 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.402 (lit.)

pH

5.0-7.0 (25 °C)

bp

124-125 °C (lit.)

mp

−85 °C (lit.)

density

0.965 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COCCO

InChI

1S/C3H8O2/c1-5-3-2-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

XNWFRZJHXBZDAG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Methoxyethanol is widely used solvent in various electrochemical studies and industrial processes. It exhibits “quasi-aprotic properties. Its solvent characteristics are a mixture of that of protic and aprotic solvents. Dissolution of alkali metal salts in 2-methoxyethanol and their conductance, viscosity and laser-Raman spectra have been evaluated.

Application


  • Enzymatic synthesis of a skin active ingredient - glochiDoneby 3-ketosteroid dehydrogenase from Sterolibacterium denitrificans: This study showcases the utility of 2-Methoxyethanol in enzymatic processes critical for the development of dermatological agents, providing a bridge between organic chemistry and bioapplications in material science (Wojtkiewicz et al., 2024).

  • Toxicity of organic solvents and surfactants to the sea urchin embryos: Demonstrates the environmental impact assessments of 2-Methoxyethanol, aligning with environmental safety protocols critical for lab technicians and researchers in eco-toxicology (Semenova et al., 2024).

  • Room-Temperature Processed Annealing-Free Printable Carbon-Based Mesoscopic Perovskite Solar Cells with 17.34% Efficiency: Highlights the use of 2-Methoxyethanol in the production of high-efficiency solar cells, relevant for material scientists and researchers in energy-related applications (Zhu et al., 2024).

  • Ce-doped MgO films on AZ31 alloy substrate for biomedical applications: Explores the preparation and characterization of materials using 2-Methoxyethanol, essential for researchers focusing on advanced biomedical applications and material science (Hattab et al., 2024).

  • Solution-Processed Sb(2)S(3)-Based Heterojunction for Self-Powered Broad Band Weak Light Detection: Discusses the role of 2-Methoxyethanol in developing photodetectors, important for researchers in photonic and semiconductor research sectors (Vishwanathan Vidyanagar et al., 2024).

Legal Information

ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 3 - Repr. 1B - STOT RE 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Immune system, thymus

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

104.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

40 °C - closed cup

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Conductometric, viscometric, and spectroscopic investigations on the solvation phenomena of alkali-metal ions and ion pairs in 2-methoxyethanol.
Das B and Hazra DK.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry, 99(1), 269-273 (1995)
Huiping Yang et al.
Cryobiology, 61(2), 211-219 (2010-07-27)
Medaka Oryzias latipes is a well-recognized biomedical fish model because of advantageous features such as small body size, transparency of embryos, and established techniques for gene knockout and modification. The goal of this study was to evaluate two critical factors
H-Y Chang et al.
Occupational and environmental medicine, 61(8), 697-702 (2004-07-20)
To evaluate the protective effectiveness of gloves from occupational exposure to 2-methoxyethanol (2-ME); and to examine the association of 2-methoxyacetic acid (MAA) in urine and plasma collected simultaneously from low 2-ME exposure and high 2-ME exposure workers in a semiconductor
Alberto Dessy et al.
Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 87(2), 236-242 (2011-06-17)
Therapeutic properties of Dead Sea Water (DSW) in the treatment of skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and photo aging UV damaged skin have been well established. DSW is in fact rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium
Anna Maria Piras et al.
International journal of pharmaceutics, 357(1-2), 260-271 (2008-03-04)
The preparation of novel biocompatible polymeric nanoconstructs suitable to load sensitive bioactive protein agents is reported. Nanoparticles were prepared as based on hybrid polymeric matrices consisting of synthetic bioerodible alternating copolymers of maleic anhydride and n-butylvinylether hemiesterified with 2-methoxyethanol and
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