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Methyl Cellosolve

CAS No.: 109-86-4
Molecular Weight: 76.09 g/mol
Chemical Formula C5H10O

Methyl Cellosolve or 2-Methoxyethanol or Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is an organic compound with formula that is used mainly as a solvent.

General Properties and Specifications of Methyl Cellosolve or 2-Methoxyethanol or Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether or Methyl Glycol:
Appearance: Clear colourless liquid.
Odor: Ether-like.
Color (APHA): 10 maximum.
Assay (GC): 99.5% minimum.
Relative density: 0.963-0.965 @ 20C.
Refractive Index @ 20°C: 1.401-1.403
Boiling Range: 124C to125C.
Non-Volatile Matter: 0.003% maximum.
Acidity (CH3COOH): 0.002% maximum.
Substance Discoloured by H2SO4: Passes test.
Iron (Fe): 0.00002% maximum.
Heavy Metals (Pb): 0.00005% maximum.
Aldehydes & Ketones (CH3CHO): 0.002% maximum.
Peroxide (H2O2): 0.002% maximum.
Water (KF): 0.1% maximum.
Melting point: -85C.
Boiling point: 124C.
Flash point: 39C.
Solubility: Miscible with water.


2-Methoxyethanol Analytical Reagent Grade:
Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
CH3OCH2CH2OH Formula Weight 76.10
CAS Number 109-86-4

REQUIREMENTS
Assay: 99.3% CH3OCH2CH2OH

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
Color (APHA): 10
Titrable acid: 0.002 meq/g.
Water: 0.1%