2-PROPOXYETHANOL Chemical Properties

Melting point:

−75 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

150-153 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.913 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor pressure 

1.3 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.413(lit.)

Flash point:

120 °F

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,2-8°C

solubility 

Soluble in water

form 

Liquid

pka

14.43±0.10(Predicted)

color 

Clear colorless to yellow

Water Solubility 

100vol% at 20℃[vol%]

BRN 

1731983

Stability:

Flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. May form explosive mixtures with air.

LogP

0.673 at 40℃ and pH7

CAS DataBase Reference

2807-30-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether (2807-30-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

21-36-10

Safety Statements 

26-36/37-46

RIDADR 

UN 1986 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

KM2800000

F 

10-23

Autoignition Temperature

230 °C

HS Code 

2909 44 00

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

Hazardous Substances Data

2807-30-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3089 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 876 mg/kg

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2-PROPOXYETHANOL Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

oily colourless odourless liquid

General Description

Liquid; colorless; mild, rancid odor; floats and mixes with water.

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-PROPOXYETHANOL 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

VAPOR: Irritating eyes and nose. LIQUID: Can cause corneal damage. INHALATION: Can cause toxic effects. SKIN: Contact can cause toxic effects.

Fire Hazard

Combustible: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may be produced in a fire.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. Mildly toxic by inhalation. An experimental teratogen. Experimental reproductive effects. Some glycol ethers have dangerous human reproductive effects. A skin and severe eye irritant. Flammable; can react with oxilzing materials. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also GLYCOL ETHERS.

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