2-Hexoxyethanol

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2-Hexoxyethanol
Structural formula of ethylene glycol monohexyl ether.svg
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-(Hexyloxy)ethan-1-ol
Other names
Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
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EC Number
  • 203-951-1
PubChem CID
RTECS number
  • KL2450000
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C8H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-7-10-8-6-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3
    Key: UPGSWASWQBLSKZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCCCCCOCCO
Properties
C8H18O2
Molar mass 146.230 g·mol−1
AppearanceColorless hygroscopic liquid
Odor Characteristic
Density 0.89
Melting point −45 °C (−49 °F; 228 K)
Boiling point 208.3 °C (406.9 °F; 481.4 K)
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Corrosive, Irritant
GHS labelling:
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Danger
H302, H312, H314
P260, P264, P270, P280, P301+P312, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P312, P321, P322, P330, P363, P405, P501
Flash point 81.7 °C (179.1 °F; 354.8 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2-Hexoxyethanol, or 2-(hexyloxy)ethanol, is a glycol ether that has a chemical formula of C8H18O2. [1]

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Uses

2-Hexoxyethanol is used by professional workers (widespread uses), consumers, in re-packing or re-formulation, in manufacturing, and at industrial sites. [2] It is used as high-boiling solvent. It also serves as an intermediate for neopentanoate and hexyloxyethyl phosphate. It serves as a coalescing agent in cleaners and latex paints. [1]

Other uses of 2-hexoxyethanol are: [2]

Hazards

According to the European Chemicals Agency, it is classified as harmful when in contact with skin and when swallowed. It can also cause skin burns and serious eye damage. [2]

2-Hexoxyethanol was also known to cause kidney injury and depression. It is also a severe respiratory tract irritant. It may also have blood effects. [2] It may enter the body through ingestion, aerosol inhalation, and through the skin. [3]

It may form explosive peroxides. It can react violently with strong oxidants. [3]

It is classified as a green circle product EPA Safer Choice meaning it is of low concern.

References

  1. 1 2 "2-Hexoxyethanol - Hazardous Agents | Haz-Map". haz-map.com. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "2-hexyloxyethanol - Substance Information - ECHA". echa.europa.eu. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  3. 1 2 "ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER". INCHEM. Archived from the original on 2005-10-16. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
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