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Thermo Scientific™ Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether ≥99%
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Specifications:
| Application | Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Liquid |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, thermo Scientific | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₃H₈O₂ |
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, also known as 2-methoxyethanol, is a highly polar organic solvent commonly used in coatings, resins, dyes, and analytical chemistry. Supplied at ≥99% purity, this reagent-grade solvent is particularly useful in lithographic processes, cellulose ester applications, and as a reaction medium for polar and hydrogen-bonding systems.
It offers excellent miscibility with water and many organic solvents, making it ideal for formulation, intermediate synthesis, and solubilizing resins and dyes.
Key Features
- ≥99% purity, suitable for research, synthesis, and formulation
- High-polarity solvent with water miscibility
- Used as a reaction medium, resin solvent, and extraction agent
- Common in organic electronics, coatings, adhesives, and semiconductor processing
- Supplied in sealed glass bottles to ensure purity and long shelf life
- Fully supported with Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 109-86-4 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-Methoxyethanol |
| Chemical Formula | C₃H₈O₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 76.10 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless, clear liquid |
| Boiling Point | 124–125 °C |
| Melting Point | –85 °C |
| Flash Point | 46 °C (115 °F) |
| Density (20 °C) | 0.965 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Miscible with water, alcohols, ethers, ketones |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Hazard Classification | Health hazard (GHS08), Irritant (GHS07), Flammable (GHS02) |
| EINECS | 203-713-7 |
| UN Number | 1188 |
| ADR Classification | Class 3, Packing Group III |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002867 |
| Merck Index | 14,6038 |
Packaging Options
| Pack Size | Packaging Type |
|---|---|
| 500 mL | Glass bottle |
| 2.5 L | Glass bottle |
| 10 L | Glass bottle |
Applications
- Solvent for dyes, resins, nitrocellulose, and acrylic polymers
- Intermediate in synthesis of organic compounds
- Lithographic and photoresist formulation in microelectronics
- Carrier fluid in inks, coatings, and adhesives
- Solvent system in polymer research and spectroscopic sample preparation
- Research use in organic electronics and photovoltaic material development
Safety & Handling
- Health hazard: May cause reproductive toxicity and organ damage with repeated exposure
- Handle in a fume hood using appropriate PPE: gloves, safety goggles, lab coat
- Flammable liquid: Store in a cool, ventilated area away from ignition sources
- Avoid inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption
- Dispose of according to institutional and local regulations
- Refer to SDS (msds_ALFAA17459) for full hazard information
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether ≥99% offers a reliable, high-purity solvent for industrial formulations, analytical processes, and organic synthesis. Its versatile solvent properties and compatibility with numerous organic systems make it a trusted component in electronics, coatings, polymers, and R&D workflows.
- Pack Size: 2.5L 500 mL 10L