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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C4H10O2
Molecular Weight 90.121
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

SMILES

CCOCCO

InChI

InChIKey=ZNQVEEAIQZEUHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C4H10O2/c1-2-6-4-3-5/h5H,2-4H2,1H3

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Description

Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether (2-ethoxyethanol) is a solvent with many commercial and industrial applications. It is found in multi-purpose cleaners such as varnish removers and degreasing solutions due to its ability to dissolve oils, resins, grease, waxes, nitrocellulose, and lacquer. 2-Ethoxyethanol is used as a diluent for color additive mixtures in the food industry and in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of colored capsules.

Approval Year

PubMed