2-Methoxyethanol, or methyl cellosolve, is an organic compound with formula C3H8O2 that is used mainly as a solvent. It is a clear, colorless liquid with an ether-like odor. It is in a class of solvents known as glycol ethers which are notable for their ability to dissolve a variety of different types of chemical compounds and for their miscibility with water and other solvents.
| 2-Methoxy Ethanol, Synthesis - Specification | |
| Synonyms | Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, Methyl glycol, EGME, Methyl cellosolve |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Categories | Solvents, Semi-bulk solvents |
| Assay | 99%+ |
| Appearance (Form) | Liquid |
| Appearance (Colour) | Clear and colourless |
| Wt /ml at 20°C | 0.960-0.965g |
| Refractive index | 1.401-1.403 |
| Dilution test | Passes test |
| Boiling point | 124-125 °C(lit.) |
| HSN Code | 29094400 |
| 2-Methoxy Ethanol, GR - Specification | |
| Synonyms | Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, Methyl glycol, EGME, Methyl cellosolve |
| Grade | AR / GR |
| Categories | Solvents, AR / GR chemical solvents |
| Assay | 99%+ |
| Appearance (Form) | Liquid |
| Appearance (Colour) | Colourless |
| HSN Code | 29094400 |
| 2-Methoxy Ethanol, HPLC - Specification | |
| Synonyms | Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, Methyl glycol, EGME, Methyl cellosolve |
| Grade | HPLC |
| Categories | Solvents, HPLC solvents |
| Assay (GC) | 99%+ |
| Appearance (Form) | Liquid |
| Appearance (Colour) | Clear colourless |
| Water (H2O) | Max 0.05% |
| Residue on evaporation | Max 0.0005% |
| HSN Code | 29094400 |