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115118 Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether

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CAS #Empirical Formula
109-86-4C₃H₈O₂
Description
Catalogue Number115118
Synonyms2-Methoxyethanol, Methyl glycol
DescriptionEthylene glycol monomethyl ether
References
Product Information
CAS number109-86-4
EC index number603-011-00-4
EC number203-713-7
Hill FormulaC₃H₈O₂
Chemical formulaCH₃OCH₂CH₂OH
Molar Mass76.1 g/mol
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
ApplicationEthylene glycol monomethyl ether for amino acid analysis. CAS 109-86-4, EC Number 203-713-7, chemical formula CH₃OCH₂CH₂OH.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Density0.964 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit2.5 - 20 %(V)
Flash point40 °C
Ignition temperature325 °C
Melting Point-85 °C
pH value5.0 - 7.0 (H₂O, 25 °C) neutral
Saturation concentration (air)33 g/m3 (20 °C)
Vapor pressure10 hPa (20 °C)
Viscosity kinematic1.6 mm2/s (20 °C)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H302 + H312 + H332: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
H370: Causes damage to organs.
H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P312: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P308 + P311: IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal9
Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangertoxic for reproduction, harmful, flammable
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1188 , 3, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1188 , 3, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1188 , 3, III
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Purity (GC)≥ 99.5 %
Identity (IR)conforms
Free acid (as CH₃COOH)≤ 0.005 %
Peroxide (as H₂O₂)≤ 0.001 %
Evaporation residue≤ 0.003 %
Water≤ 0.1 %
Suitability for amino acid analysisconforms
The product is stabilized with 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol (BHT).