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Ethylene glycol diethyl ether

Ethylene glycol diethyl ether is an organic compound with the formula C6H14O2. It is a colorless liquid and a member of the glycol ether family.

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Names
IUPAC name
1,2-Diethoxyethane
Other names
  • Ethyl glyme
  • Diethyl cellosolve
  • 2-Ethoxyethyl ethyl ether
  • 3,6-Dioxaoctane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.010.070
EC Number
  • 211-076-1
UNII
UN number 1153
  • InChI=1S/C6H14O2/c1-3-7-5-6-8-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
    Key: LZDKZFUFMNSQCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCOCCOCC
Properties
C6H14O2
Molar mass 118.176 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid1
Density 0.84 g/cm3 (20 °C)1
Melting point −74 °C (−101 °F; 199 K)1
Boiling point 122 °C (252 °F; 395 K)1
Slightly soluble in water
Hazards
GHS labelling:[1]
GHS02: FlammableGHS07: Exclamation markGHS08: Health hazard
Warning
H225, H319, H360Df
P203, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264+P265, P280, P303+P361+P353, P305+P351+P338, P318, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P235, P405, P501
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroformFlammability 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g. gasolineInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Flash point 19–35 °C (66–95 °F; 292–308 K)12
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Ethylene glycol diethyl ether (also known as 1,2-diethoxyethane or ethyl glyme) is an organic compound with the formula C6H14O2. It is a colorless liquid and a member of the glycol ether family.

Properties

Ethylene glycol diethyl ether is a clear colorless liquid with a faint ether-like odor.3 It is less dense than water and slightly soluble in water.1

Hazards

Ethylene glycol diethyl ether is a flammable liquid with reported flash points ranging from 19 to 35 °C (66 to 95 °F).12 It is classified as a fire hazard, and containers may explode in fire.2 It can affect humans when breathed in or by passing through the skin.2

Uses

It is used as a solvent in chemical manufacturing and for detergents and cleaning products.2

References

References

  1. Record in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  2. "ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  3. "ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER". CAMEO Chemicals. Retrieved January 8, 2026.