Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether DEM

Chinese Name:

Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether

English Name:

2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol

Alias:

Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether;
Methyl carbitol;
Methyldiglycol

Molecular Structure:

Molecular Formula:

C₅H₁₂O₃

Molecular Weight:

120.15

CAS Registry Number:

111-77-3

Physical and Chemical Properties

Melting Point:

-70ºC

Boiling Point:

194ºC

Water Solubility:

MISCIBLE

Refractive Index:

1.425-1.427

Flash Point:

83ºC

Density:

1.01

Property Description:

Colorless liquid. Melting point -70°C, boiling point 194°C, relative density 1.035 (20/4°C), refractive index 1.4233. Flash point 83°C. Miscible with water, alcohol, glycerol, ether, acetone, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride. Hygroscopic, with an aromatic odor.

Other Information

Product Application:

Used as a solvent, also as a diluent and certain chemical intermediates