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2-HYDROXYETHYL ACETATE

  • CAS NO.:542-59-6
  • Empirical Formula: C4H8O3
  • Molecular Weight: 104.1
  • MDL number: MFCD00002864
  • EINECS: 208-821-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-06-08 17:06:35
2-HYDROXYETHYL ACETATE Structural

What is 2-HYDROXYETHYL ACETATE?

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid; almost odorless.Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, benzene, and toluene. Combustible.

The Uses of 2-HYDROXYETHYL ACETATE

Solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, camphor.

General Description

Almost odorless clear colorless liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

2-HYDROXYETHYL ACETATE can react with oxidizing materials.

Fire Hazard

2-HYDROXYETHYL ACETATE is combustible.

Purification Methods

Dry the ester over K2CO3 (not CaCl2), and distil it. [Davis & Ross J Chem Soc 3061 1950, rate of hydrolysis: Davis & Ross J Chem Soc 2706 1951, Beilstein 2 H 141, 2 I 66, 2 II 154, 2 III 303, 2 IV 214.]

Properties of 2-HYDROXYETHYL ACETATE

Boiling point: 182°C
Density  1,11 g/cm3
refractive index  n20/D 1.42(lit.)
Flash point: 102°C
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
Water Solubility  Completely miscible in water
form  clear liquid
pka 14.16±0.10(Predicted)
color  Colorless to Almost colorless
Merck  14,3801
CAS DataBase Reference 542-59-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Ethylene glycol monoacetate (542-59-6)

Safety information for 2-HYDROXYETHYL ACETATE

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Computed Descriptors for 2-HYDROXYETHYL ACETATE

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