2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate

Agent Name
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate
Alternative Name
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate
CAS Number
112-15-2
Formula
C8-H16-O4
Major Category
Solvents
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate; 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol acetate; 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethylester kyseliny octove [Czech]; Acetic acid 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethyl ester; Carbitol acetate; Diethylene glycol ethyl ether acetate; Diglycol monoethyl ether acetate; Ektasolve de acetate; Ethanol, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)-, acetate; Ethoxydiglycol acetate; Glycol ether de acetate; Karbitolacetat [Czech]; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Glycol Ethers (E Series)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley] Hygroscopic; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as solvent for cellulose esters, gums, resins, coatings, lacquers, and printing inks; [Hawley]
Comments
Irritating to skin and eyes; [HSDB] An eye, nose, and throat irritant; [CAMEO] May form explosive peroxides; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "GLYCOL ETHERS."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.0989 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
must be preheated

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

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