2-Methoxyethanol (C3H8O2)

2-Methoxyethanol presents a C3 framework, alcohol functionality (formula C3H8O2, CAS 109-86-4). ChemicalHelper Reaction can propose ranked disconnections for 2-Methoxyethanol from the SMILES COCCO.

Target: 2-Methoxyethanol
CAS: 109-86-4
Formula: C3H8O2
Approx. MW: 76.10
SMILES: COCCO
PubChem CID: 8019
Approx. carbons: C3

2-Methoxyethanol structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 2-methoxyethanol
Common names: 2-METHOXYETHANOL; 109-86-4; Methyl cellosolve; Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether; Ethanol, 2-methoxy-; Methyl oxitol; 2-Methoxy-1-ethanol; Dowanol EM; Methylglykol; EGME
Molecular weight: 76.09
Exact mass: 76.05
InChIKey: XNWFRZJHXBZDAG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: -121.2 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point: 257 °F at 768 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density: 0.966 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

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2-Methoxyethanol 1H / 13C NMR spectrum →

FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 2-Methoxyethanol?

2-Methoxyethanol has molecular formula C3H8O2. Molecular weight about 76.10 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of 2-Methoxyethanol?

The CAS Registry Number for 2-Methoxyethanol is 109-86-4.

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Related targets

Similar compounds

Propylene Glycol Trimethylene glycol 1-Aminopropan-2-ol 1-Chloro-2-propanol 1-Propanol 2-(Methylamino)ethanol

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References & tools

ChemicalHelper Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.