Description

Ethanol, 2-[2-[(4-Methylphenyl)Methoxy]Ethoxy]- is a specialized aromatic ether-alcohol compound, identified by CAS No. 1688666-21-8. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate or functional additive in advanced synthesis, offering unique solubility and reactivity properties due to its combined ether and alcohol functionalities. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for research, development, and high-purity manufacturing processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs requiring specific ether-linked solubilizing groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with tailored activity.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a reactive diluent or cross-linking agent in specialty epoxy, polyurethane, or acrylic resin formulations.
• Surface Active Agent: Employed in the formulation of non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial and cosmetic applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for organic synthesis in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Electrolyte Additive: Potential use as a stabilizing or performance-enhancing additive in advanced battery electrolyte systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanol, 2-[2-[(4-Methylphenyl)Methoxy]Ethoxy]-
CAS No.	1688666-21-8
Molecular Formula	C12H18O3
Molecular Weight	210.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[2-[(4-Methylphenyl)methoxy]ethoxy]ethanol; 2-(2-(p-Tolylmethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol; p-Tolyloxyethoxyethanol; 1-(p-Tolyloxy)-2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethane; Glycol mono[2-[(4-methylphenyl)methoxy]ethyl] ether; 4-Methylbenzyl 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl ether; (p-Methylbenzyl) 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl ether; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our production of Ethanol, 2-[2-[(4-Methylphenyl)Methoxy]Ethoxy]- adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 aligned practices for traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.