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.
Synonyms: Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether; Methyl glycol
Molecular Formula: C3H8O2
Molecular Weight: 76.09
Linear Structural Formula: CH3OCH2CH2OH
MDL Number: MFCD00002867
Purity: >=99.0%
Melting Point: -85 C (lit.)
Density: 0.965 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.402 (lit.)
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Assay: ≥99.0%
Autoignition Temp.: 548°F
BP: 124-125°C(lit.)
Contains: 50 ppm BHT as stabilizer
Density: 0.965 g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Expl. Lim.: 24.5 %
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MP: −85°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.402(lit.)
Vapor Density: 2.62 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 6.17 mmHg ( 20°C)