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2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol



2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol
Other names 3,6-dioxa-1-octanol, DEGEE, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Identifiers
CAS number 111-90-0
SMILES CCOCCOCCO
Properties
Molecular formula CH3CH2OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH
Molar mass 134.17
Melting point

-76 °C

Boiling point

196-202 °C

Hazards
Flash point 96 °C
Autoignition
temperature 		204 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, also known under trade names Carbitol, Carbitol cellosolve, Transcutol, Dioxitol, Poly-solv DE, and Dowanal DE, is an industrial solvent. It is a clear, colorless, hygroscopic liquid. Structurally it is an alcohol and an ether, a triethylene glycol with missing one hydroxyl group with formula CH3CH2OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH. At direct contact it causes drying of skin by leaching fats, and is mildly irritating to the eyes. It is flammable.

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