2-(2-HEXYLOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL

CAS NO.：112-59-4
Empirical Formula: C10H22O3
Molecular Weight: 190.28
MDL number: MFCD00010703
EINECS: 203-988-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-09-11 17:37:59

What is 2-(2-HEXYLOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL?

Chemical properties

Clear colorless liquid

The Uses of 2-(2-HEXYLOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL

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

Properties of 2-(2-HEXYLOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL

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
CAS DataBase Reference	112-59-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether (112-59-4)

Safety information for 2-(2-HEXYLOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	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. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…