Description

2-Methoxyethyl Acetate is a versatile organic solvent and chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its excellent solvency power and favorable evaporation rate, making it a key component in high-performance industrial formulations. It is primarily utilized in the production of coatings, inks, and cleaning agents, serving critical roles in the chemical manufacturing, electronics, and automotive sectors.

Application

• Solvent for Industrial Coatings and Paints: Acts as a high-performance solvent in automotive, coil, and wood coatings due to its strong solvency and highly volatile nature.
• Component in Ink Formulations: Used in printing inks for its ability to dissolve resins and adjust drying characteristics.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a reagent or solvent in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
• Cleaning and Degreasing Agent: Effective in precision cleaning applications for electronic components and metal surfaces.
• Adhesive and Sealant Formulations: Imparts desired viscosity and drying properties in industrial adhesive systems.
• Electrolyte Solvent: Investigated for use in specialized battery and electrochemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxyethyl Acetate
CAS No.	32718-56-2
Molecular Formula	C5H10O3
Molecular Weight	118.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate; 2-Methoxyethanol Acetate; Methyl Glycol Acetate; EGMEA; Acetic Acid 2-Methoxyethyl Ester; Ethanol, 2-methoxy-, acetate; Methoxyethyl Acetate; 1-Acetoxy-2-methoxyethane
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxyethyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.02%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.005 - 1.015
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.400 - 1.405

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