Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether is a colorless, clear liquid with a sweet odor, also known as diethyl ether, ethylene glycol ethyl ether or simply DEGME.
Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether is a polar solvent with high solubility and low volatility. It can form stable solutions with many organic and inorganic substances. Because of its good solubility and low toxicity, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether is widely used as a solvent, surfactant, stabilizer and lubricant in the chemical industry.
Property | Value |
Molecular weight (g/mol) | 90.12 |
Flash point (Setaflash Closed Cup) | 43°C |
Boiling point @760 mmHg, 1.01 ar | 135°C |
Relative density (water=1) | 930 kg/m³ (20ºC) |
Freezing Point | -76°C |
Viscosity (cP or mPa•s @20°C) | 2.1 |
Vapor Pressure @20°C | 0.51 kPa |
Surface tension | Not applicable |
pH value | Not applicable |
Autoignition temperature | 237°C (536°F) |
Solubility | Completely soluble in water |
·It is an intermediate for the production of acetate, mainly used as a solvent for nitrocellulose paint and aircraft wing paint, and can also be used as a coating agent for varnish, purification liquid, dye bath, water- soluble pigment and dye solution, a solvent for refining leather, and can increase the stability of latex.