Applications
2-Methoxyethanol is used as a solvent for various purposes such as varnishes, dyes and plastics. It is also used as an additive in aircraft anti-icing fluids. In organometallic chemistry, it is often used to synthesize Vaska complex and related compounds such as carbonylchlorohydridotris (triphenylphosphine) ruthenium(II).
Safety Notes
2-Methoxyethanol is toxic to bone marrow and testicles. Workers exposed to high concentrations are at risk of granulocytopenia, macrocytic anemia, oligospermia, and azoospermia. Methoxyethanol is converted by alcohol dehydrogenase to methoxyacetic acid, which is responsible for the harmful effects. Methoxyacetate can enter the Krebs cycle, where it forms methoxy citrate
Confirm the specifications and safety instructions in the technical documentation for each batch before use.
