EGME / 2-Methoxyethanol / Methyl oxitol CAS 109-86-4 C₃H₈O₂

Chemical Name：EGME
Other Names：2-Methoxyethanol / Methyl oxitol / Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether
CAS：109-86-4
Molecular Formula：C₃H₈O₂

Product Introduction:
Ethylene glycol methyl ether (chemical formula: C₃H₈O₂) is an organic compound appearing as a colorless, transparent liquid. It is miscible with water and can blend well with alcohols, ketones, and hydrocarbons.
This compound primarily serves as a solvent for fats, nitrocellulose, synthetic resins, alcohol-soluble dyes, and ethyl cellulose. Additionally, it functions as a fast-drying agent for varnishes, a coating thinner, a penetrating and leveling agent in the textile dyeing industry, and a fuel additive.

Applications:
Chemical Industry
As an excellent solvent, ethylene glycol methyl ether can dissolve various organic compounds under different temperatures and pressures, making it an ideal reaction medium for numerous chemical processes.

Pharmaceutical Industry
It is widely used as a stabilizer for drugs and enzymes, helping maintain their activity and stability.

Electronics Industry
Due to its superior solubility and volatility, it is employed in:

Photosensitive materials

Ligands for liquid crystal displays (LCDs)

Preparation of optical films
Thus, it has become an essential material in electronics manufacturing.

Textile & Dyeing Industry
It ensures full dissolution of dyes and pigments, facilitating their adsorption and fixation on fibers. As a result, it is used as a:
Dyeing auxiliary
Penetrating agent
Leveling agent
to achieve more uniform dyeing results.
Other Fields
It finds extensive use in:
Pesticide formulations
Leather treatment agents
Plasticizers & brighteners
Viscosity reducers & plasticizers for resins and polymers