Name | Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether 2-Propoxyethanol |
Synonyms | Propoxyethanol 2-Propoxyethanol n-propyloxitolglycol HYDROXYETHYL PROPYL ETHER ethyleneglycolpropylether monopropyletherofethyleneglycol Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPROPYL ETHER ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONO-N-PROPYL ETHER Monopropyl ether of ethylene glycol |
CAS | 2807-30-9 |
EINECS | 220-548-6 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H14O.C2H6O2/c1-3-5-7-6-4-2;3-1-2-4/h3-6H2,1-2H3;3-4H,1-2H2 |
Molecular Formula | C5H12O2 |
Molar Mass | 104.15 |
Density | 0.913g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | −75°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 150-153°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 120°F |
Water Solubility | 100vol% at 20℃[vol%] |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Vapor Presure | 1.3 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Clear colorless to yellow |
BRN | 1731983 |
pKa | 14.43±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,2-8°C |
Stability | Flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. May form explosive mixtures with air. |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.413(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | This product is liquid, B. p.149 ℃,n20D 1.4133, relative density 0.9130, soluble in ethanol, acetone and other organic solvents, and water miscible. |
Use | It is mainly used as a raw material for the synthesis of pesticides, and can also be used as a solvent in nitric acid fiber and coating industry. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R21 - Harmful in contact with skin R36 - Irritating to the eyes R10 - Flammable |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. |
UN IDs | UN 1986 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | KM2800000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10-23 |
HS Code | 2909 44 00 |
Hazard Class | 3.2 |
Packing Group | III |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3089 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 876 mg/kg |
LogP | 0.673 at 40℃ and pH7 |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
use | propoxyethanol is an intermediate of the herbicide propanachlor. Mainly used as a raw material for pesticide synthesis, and can also be used as a solvent in the nitric acid fiber and coating industry. |
Production method | The preparation method is prepared by the reaction of ethylene oxide and n-propanol. It can also be prepared by reacting synthesis gas (CO H2) in the presence of catalyst Ru compound. |
spontaneous combustion temperature | 230°C |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |