Methyl Cellosolve

updated Jun 22, 2011 by Maria Mergel

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Name: Methyl Cellosolve
Use: solvent
CAS No: 109-86-4
Molecular Formula: CH ₃ OCH ₂ CH ₂ OH
Synonyms: glycol monomethyl ether; ethylene glycol monomethyl ether; methyl oxitol; Ektasolve; Jeffersol EM

Chemical Description

2-Methoxyethanol, or methyl cellosolve, is a clear and colorless liquid at room temperature mainly used as a solvent. it is used for many purposes including varnishes, dyes, resins, printing, finishing textile, and semiconductor manufacturing (Haz-Map). It is a [central nervous system] toxicant and has shown to damage the lungs and kidneys in animal testing (Haz-Map).

OSHA. "2-METHOXYETHANOL (METHYL CELLOSOLVE, 2ME)".

Haz-Map from the NIH. "Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether".

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