Basic Information
1. Product Name: Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
2. Other Names: Methyl Diethylene Glycol Ether; Methyl Carbitol; DEM; Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether; Diglycol Monomethyl Ether; Diglycol Methyl Ether; 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol; Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether; Diethylene Glycol Methyl Ether; Diglycol Monomethyl Ether
3. Molecular Formula: C5H12O3
4. HS Code: 29094400
5. CAS No.: 111-77-3
6. EINECS No.: 203-906-6
7. Purity: 99%
8. Appearance: Colorless liquid
Physical and Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid. Aromatic odor. Hygroscopic. Miscible with water, ethanol, glycerol, diethyl ether, acetone, dimethylacetamide, etc.
Main Uses
Mainly used as a high-boiling point solvent for inks, dyes, resins, cellulose, and coatings. Adding it to coatings improves flow, brushability, and leveling. It can be used as an extractant for hydrocarbons, an intermediate in the preparation of ester derivatives in the organic synthesis industry, in brake fluids, and as a chemical reagent in analytical chemistry.
Storage Precautions
Store in a sealed, cool, and dry place.
