2-(2-HEXYLOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-40 °C (lit.)

Boiling point:

260 °C (lit.)

Density 

0.935 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

vapor pressure 

<0.01 hPa (20 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.4381(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

solubility 

17g/l

pka

14.37±0.10(Predicted)

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Light yellow

PH

5-7 (200g/l, H2O, 20℃)

explosive limit

1.1-6.3%(V)

Water Solubility 

Soluble in water.

Sensitive 

Hygroscopic

BRN 

1743959

LogP

1.7

CAS DataBase Reference

112-59-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether (112-59-4)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

21-41-38

Safety Statements 

26-36/37-46-36/37/39

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

KL2625000

Autoignition Temperature

210 °C

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29094400

Hazardous Substances Data

112-59-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orally in Rabbit: 2400 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 1395 mg/kg

MSDS

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2-(2-HEXYLOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Clear colorless liquid

Uses

Used as a solvent for coatings and degreasing.

General Description

Water-white liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Ethers tend to form unstable peroxides when exposed to oxygen. Ethyl, isobutyl, ethyl tert-butyl, and ethyl tert-pentyl ether are particularly hazardous in this respect. Ether peroxides can sometimes be observed as clear crystals deposited on containers or along the surface of the liquid.

Reactivity Profile

Ethers, such as 2-(2-HEXYLOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL can act as bases. They form salts with strong acids and addition complexes with Lewis acids. The complex between diethyl ether and boron trifluoride is an example. Ethers may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. In other reactions, which typically involve the breaking of the carbon-oxygen bond, ethers are relatively inert.

Health Hazard

Exposure can cause irritation of eyes, nose and throat.

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

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