2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, also known under many
trade name
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s, is the organic compound with the formula CH
3CH
2OCH
2CH
2OCH
2CH
2OH. It is a colorless liquid. It is a popular solvent for commercial applications.
It is produced by the
ethoxylation
Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction in which ethylene oxide adds to a substrate. It is the most widely practiced alkoxylation, which involves the addition of epoxides to substrates.
In the usual application, alcohols and phenols are converted i ...
of ethanol.
Applications
It is a solvent for dyes, nitrocellulose, paints, inks, and resins. It is a component of wood stains for wood, for setting the twist and conditioning yarns and cloth, in textile printing, textile soaps, lacquers,
penetration enhancer
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Science and technology
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in cosmetics, drying varnishes and enamels, and brake fluids. It used to determine the saponification values of oils and as a neutral solvent for mineral oil-soap and mineral oil-sulfated oil mixtures (giving fine dispersions in water)
See also
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Cellosolve
Glycol ethers are a class of chemical compounds consisting of alkyl ethers that are based on glycols such as ethylene glycol or propylene glycol. They are commonly used as solvents in paints and cleaners. They have good solvent properties while h ...
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2-Ethoxyethanol
References
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Primary alcohols
Glycol ethers