Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether

C₄H₁₀O₂

IUPAC: 2-Ethoxyethanol

CAS: 110-80-5

Overview

2-Ethoxyethanol is a versatile solvent used in paints, varnishes, and cleaning solutions. It combines properties of both ethers and alcohols.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×10
11.2%
C
Carbon ×4
53.3%
O
Oxygen ×2
35.5%

Uses

  • • Paint solvent
  • • Lacquer thinner
  • • Cleaning agent

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Can penetrate skin rapidly due to its amphiphilic nature

Safety

  • ⚠ Reproductive toxin
  • ⚠ Flammable

Structure

SMILES

CCOCCO

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
90.12 g/mol
Density
0.9300 g/cm³
Melting Point
-70.0 °C
Boiling Point
135.0 °C
Solubility
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
90.0681
XLogP
-0.3
TPSA
29.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
21.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether?
Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (C₄H₁₀O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Ethoxyethanol.
What is the molecular weight of Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether?
Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether has a molar mass of 90.12 g/mol.
What state is Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether at room temperature?
Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether organic or inorganic?
Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether?
Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (C₄H₁₀O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).