Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether
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Description
A clear, colorless liquid used as a Solvent. Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is commonly called by its trademark name of methyl Cellosolve®. It is a powerful solvent that dissolves most natural resins and synthetic resins; it is used to make quick drying varnishes, enamels, inks, stains, and nail polishes. Methyl Cellosolve® is also used to print alcohol soluble dyes on textiles.
Synonyms and Related Terms
methyl Cellosolve® [Union Carbide]; 2-methoxyethanol; methoxyhydroxyethane
Risks
- Absorbs through plastic gloves
- Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption
- Potential carcinogen
- Combustible. Moderate fire risk
- MilliporeSigma: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Miscible with ethanol, water, ether, glycerol, acetone, and dimethylformamide.
| Composition | HOCH2CH2OCH3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 109-86-4 |
| Melting Point | -85.1 C |
| Density | 0.9663 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=106.9 |
| Boiling Point | 124.43 C |
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 6118