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09-1720

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Methoxyethanol

SAJ first grade, ≥99.0%

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:
329748721

grade

SAJ first grade

vapor density

2.62 (vs air)

vapor pressure

6.17 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.0%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

548 °F

expl. lim.

24.5 %

availability

available only in Japan

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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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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water soluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

09-1720-5-500ML-J:

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Occupational and environmental medicine, 61(8), 697-702 (2004-07-20)
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Toxicology letters, 156(1), 13-28 (2005-02-12)
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