Methyl Glycol, Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (EGME), Methoxyethanol, 109-86-4

Methyl Glycol, Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (EGME), Methoxyethanol, 109-86-4

Methyl Glycol, commonly known as Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (EGME) or Methoxyethanol, has the following properties:

• Chemical Formula: C₃H₈O₂

• Molecular Weight: 76.09 g/mol

• CAS Number: 109-86-4

• Appearance: Colorless liquid

• Density: 0.967 g/cm³

• Boiling Point: 123-126 °C

• Solubility: Miscible with water and organic solvents

Methyl Glycol, also known as Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (EGME) or Methoxyethanol, has several other names, including:

• 2-Methoxyethanol

• Methyl Cellosolve

• Monomethyl Ether of Ethylene Glycol

Uses:

• Solvent: Used as a solvent in paints, inks, and coatings.

• Antifreeze: Used as an antifreeze in aviation fuels.

• Organic Synthesis: Used as a starting material in the synthesis of organic intermediates.

• Cleaning Products: Used in industrial cleaning products.