Description
2,2-Diethoxyethanol (CAS No. 621-63-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C6H14O3. This versatile chemical, also known by its IUPAC name 2,2-diethoxyethanol, is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant odor. It is widely utilized in research and industrial applications due to its unique properties as a solvent and intermediate. With a molecular weight of 134.17 g/mol, it offers excellent solvency for resins, dyes, and other organic compounds. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure >98% purity, making it ideal for sensitive laboratory work, chemical synthesis, and specialized formulations. Proper storage in a cool, dry place under inert atmosphere is recommended to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 621-63-6
- Complexity: 50.3
- IUPAC Name: 2,2-diethoxyethanol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C6H14O3/c1-3-8-6(5-7)9-4-2/h6-7H,3-5H2,1-2H3
- InChI Key: IKKUKDZKIIIKJK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 134.094294304
- Molecular Formula: C6H14O3
- Molecular Weight: 134.17
- SMILES: CCOC(CO)OCC
- Topological: 38.7
- Monoisotopic Mass: 134.094294304
- Synonyms: 2,2-DIETHOXYETHANOL, 621-63-6, Ethanol, 2,2-diethoxy-, Glycolaldehyde, diethyl acetal, 6T6P26VUF6, NSC-9255, EINECS 210-697-5, HYDROXYACETALDEHYDE DIETHYL ACETAL, DTXSID60211155, 2-Hydroxyacetaldehyde diethylacetal, 2-hydroxyacetaldehyde diethyl acetal, NSC 9255, DTXCID60133646, 210-697-5, ikkukdzkiiikjk-uhfffaoysa-n, Glycolaldehyde diethyl acetal, 2,2-diethoxy-ethanol, 2,2-diethoxyethan-1-ol, MFCD00051486, Ethanol,2-diethoxy-, 2,2-Diethoxyethanol #, glycolaldehyde diethylacetal, glycol aldehyde diethylacetal, UNII-6T6P26VUF6, SCHEMBL605278, 1,1-Diethoxy-2-hydroxyethane, hydroxyacetaldehyde diethylacetal, SCHEMBL2452711, SCHEMBL3285903, NSC9255, Glycolaldehyde diethyl acetal, 98%, Glycolaldehyde diethyl acetal, stab. with ca 0.1% sodium carbonate, SBB056478, AKOS009159479, CS-W011070, AC-30958, AS-13204, SY002893, DB-005809, NS00034947, EN300-134809, 2,2-Diethoxyethanol stabilized with ca. 0.1% Sodium Carbonate, Diethyl Acetal Glycolaldehyde; 2,2-Diethoxyethanol; 2-Hydroxyacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Hydroxyacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; NSC 9255
Application
2,2-Diethoxyethanol serves as a key solvent in the formulation of coatings, inks, and adhesives due to its balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic properties. It is employed as a reaction intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of acetals and other specialty chemicals. Researchers also utilize it as a stabilizing agent or co-solvent in electrochemical applications and polymer chemistry.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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