This Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, available in a 500 mL glass container, is categorized as a solvent for synthesis. Its scientific name is 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol, and its CAS Number is 111-77-3. This substance belongs to the group of glycol ethers, polyethers. It has a molecular weight of 120.15 g/mol. In the workplace, it requires various precautions such as no smoking, no unauthorized personnel, no eating or drinking, use of safety goggles, safety gloves, and adherence to prohibited labels. The recommended occupational exposure limit value for the European Union is 8 hours limit value: 50.1 mg/m3 (10 ppm).

• CAS Number: 111-77-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 120.15
• Exact Mass: 120.078644241
• Boiling Point: 381 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -94 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 4.14 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H360D: May damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
• H312 (11%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
• H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]