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2-Methoxyethanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Solvent for ninhydrin color reagent2-Methoxy ethanol is used as a solvent for various purposes like varnishes, dyes, cleaning agents, epoxy coating, paints, anti-icing fuel additive in aviation and resins. It is involved in the preparation of Vaska’s complex viz. trans-chlorocarbonylbis(triphenylphosphine)iridium(I) and ruthenium hydridechlorocarbonyl tristriphenylphosphine. Further, it is also used in the synthesis of 2-aminothiazoles and Rho-associated kinase inhibitors.
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Solvent for ninhydrin color reagent2-Methoxy ethanol is used as a solvent for various purposes like varnishes, dyes, cleaning agents, epoxy coating, paints, anti-icing fuel additive in aviation and resins. It is involved in the preparation of Vaska’s complex viz. trans-chlorocarbonylbis(triphenylphosphine)iridium(I) and ruthenium hydridechlorocarbonyl tristriphenylphosphine. Further, it is also used in the synthesis of 2-aminothiazoles and Rho-associated kinase inhibitors.
Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, ether, acetone, hydrocarbons, ketones, glycols and dimethylformamide.
Notes
Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, copper alloys and copper.
Specifications
Melting Point | -85°C |
Density | 0.965 |
Boiling Point | 124°C to 125°C |
Flash Point | 46°C (115°F) |
Odor | Characteristic |
Refractive Index | 1.4025 |
Linear Formula | CH3OCH2CH2OH |
Quantity | 2500 mL |
UN Number | UN1188 |
Beilstein | 1731074 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H302+H312+H332-H360FD-H370-H373 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H360-H226-H302-H312-H332 May damage fertility or the unborn child. Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P307+P311-P312-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER |
EINECSNumber | 203-713-7 |
RTECSNumber | KL5775000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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