Ethylene glycol diethyl ether

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Ethylene glycol diethyl ether (also known as 1,2-diethoxyethane or ethyl glyme) is an organic compound with the formula C6H14O2. It is a colorless liquid and a member of the glycol ether family.

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Ethylene glycol diethyl ether
Names
IUPAC name
1,2-Diethoxyethane
Other names
  • Ethyl glyme
  • Diethyl cellosolve
  • 2-Ethoxyethyl ethyl ether
  • 3,6-Dioxaoctane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.010.070 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 211-076-1
UNII
UN number 1153
  • InChI=1S/C6H14O2/c1-3-7-5-6-8-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
    Key: LZDKZFUFMNSQCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCOCCOCC
Properties
C6H14O2
Molar mass 118.176 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid[1]
Density 0.84 g/cm3 (20 °C)[1]
Melting point −74 Â°C (−101 Â°F; 199 K)[1]
Boiling point 122 Â°C (252 Â°F; 395 K)[1]
Slightly soluble in water
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS02: FlammableGHS07: Exclamation markGHS08: Health hazard
Warning
H225, H319, H360Df
P203, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264+P265, P280, P303+P361+P353, P305+P351+P338, P318, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P235, P405, P501
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroformFlammability 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g. gasolineInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Flash point 19–35 Â°C (66–95 Â°F; 292–308 K)[1][2]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 Â°C [77 Â°F], 100 kPa).
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Properties

Ethylene glycol diethyl ether is a clear colorless liquid with a faint ether-like odor.[3] It is less dense than water and slightly soluble in water.[1]

Hazards

Ethylene glycol diethyl ether is a flammable liquid with reported flash points ranging from 19 to 35 Â°C (66 to 95 Â°F).[1][2] It is classified as a fire hazard, and containers may explode in fire.[2] It can affect humans when breathed in or by passing through the skin.[2]

Uses

It is used as a solvent in chemical manufacturing and for detergents and cleaning products.[2]

References

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