2-Hydroxyethyl acetate
- CAS NO.：542-59-6
- Empirical Formula: C4H8O3
- Molecular Weight: 104.1
- MDL number: MFCD00002864
- EINECS: 208-821-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:56:26
What is 2-Hydroxyethyl acetate?
Chemical properties
Colorless liquid; almost odorless.Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, benzene, and toluene. Combustible.
The Uses of 2-Hydroxyethyl acetate
Solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, camphor.
General Description
Almost odorless clear colorless liquid.
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Reactivity Profile
2-HYDROXYETHYL ACETATE can react with oxidizing materials.
Fire Hazard
2-HYDROXYETHYL ACETATE is combustible.
Purification Methods
Dry the ester over K2CO3 (not CaCl2), and distil it. [Davis & Ross J Chem Soc 3061 1950, rate of hydrolysis: Davis & Ross J Chem Soc 2706 1951, Beilstein 2 H 141, 2 I 66, 2 II 154, 2 III 303, 2 IV 214.]
Properties of 2-Hydroxyethyl acetate
| Boiling point: | 182°C |
| Density | 1,11 g/cm3 |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.42(lit.) |
| Flash point: | 102°C |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Water Solubility | Completely miscible in water |
| form | clear liquid |
| pka | 14.16±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Merck | 14,3801 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 542-59-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Ethylene glycol monoacetate (542-59-6) |
Safety information for 2-Hydroxyethyl acetate
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Hydroxyethyl acetate
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