112-49-2
Product Name:
Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether
Formula:
C8H18O4
Synonyms:
1,2-Bis(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane;Dimethyltriglycol;NSC 66400;Triglyme
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether is a clear colorless liquid with a mild ethereal odor. (NTP, 1992) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 421 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | -49 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 232 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.99 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Vapor Density | 4.7 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.9 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | -0.48 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 1166 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1194.4 205.88 208.42 |
| Chemical Classes | Solvents -> Glycol Ethers (Glymes) |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 ![]() Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 178.23 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | -0.5 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 9 |
| Exact Mass | 178.12050905 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 178.12050905 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 36.9 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 12 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 67.5 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether is a clear colorless liquid with a mild ethereal odor. (NTP, 1992)


