Tetraethylene glycol monomethyl ether

HCID 90263CAS 23783-42-8

Basic information

Standard SMILES
COCCOCCOCCOCCO
InChIKey
ZNYRFEPBTVGZDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C9H20O5
Average molar mass
208.25 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
208.13107374

Overview

5S,6S-epoxy-15R-hydroxy-ETE is a poly(ethylene glycol).

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Tetraethylene glycol monomethyl ether
IUPAC
2-[2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
English name
Tetraethyleneglycol monomethyl ether
Molecular formula
C9H20O5
Molecular weight
208.25

Names & synonyms

23783-42-82,5,8,11-Tetraoxatridecan-13-olTetraethylene glycol monomethyl etherDTXSID3027829DTXCID507829RefChem:1099661Tetraethyleneglycol monomethyl etherm-PEG4-alcoholmPEG4-OH3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatridecan-1-ol2-[2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanolMethyl Tetraglycol
Show more names
MTeGHO-(CH2CH2O)4-MeMethyl-PEG4-alcohol
C9H20O5MFCD000417565S,6S-epoxy-15R-hydroxy-ETE3,6,9,12-tetraoxatridecanol3,6,9,12-TetraoxotridecanolPEG-4 methyl ether2-{2-[2-2-(METHOXY-ETHOXY)-ETHOXY]-ETHOXY}-ETHANOLTetraethyleneglycol monomethylether

Database identifiers

CAS
23783-42-8
PubChem CID
90263
DTXSID
DTXSID3027829
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1232586
ChEBI
CHEBI:189796
UNII
9V7ZMW7RF5
EC Number
245-883-5
Nikkaji
J97.011E

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
-1
Topological polar surface area
57.2 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
1
Hydrogen bond acceptors
5
Rotatable bonds
11
Heavy atoms
14

Experimental & physicochemical properties

DrugsPharmaceuticals -> Listed in ZINC15
SolventsSolvents -> Glycol Ethers (E Series)
CosmeticsCosmetic ingredients (PEG-4 Methyl Ether) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)
SpringerMaterials PropertiesSurface tension
SurfactantsSurfactant
LogP-0.6

Physicochemical properties

Boiling point
158 · 158-160 °C (5 mmHg)
Density
1.045 g/mL · 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C
vapor pressure
0.1 Pa · 0.1Pa at 20℃
refractive index
1.444 · 1.444-1.446
Flash point
110 °C · >110°C
storage temp.
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 96.9% (155 of 160) of all reports.

Not Classified

Aggregated GHS information provided per 160 reports by companies from 3 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Not Classified

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 4 items

Chemical: 2,5,8,11-Tetraoxatridecan-13-ol

3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatridecan-1-ol is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatridecan-1-ol are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

REACH registered substance: 3,6,9,12-tetraoxotridecanol (EC: 245-883-5)

2,5,8,11-Tetraoxatridecan-13-ol: Does not have an individual approval but may be used as a component in a product covered by a group standard. It is not approved for use as a chemical in its own right.

Fire HazardsCombustible.
Hazards Summary · 1 item

Not a skin or eye irritant in rabbits; [IUCLID] Similar glycol ethers demonstrate low acute toxicity by oral, dermal, and inhalation exposure; Histopathological liver changes and testicular toxicity at high doses in sub-chronic oral studies of rats; [OECD SIDS: High Boiling Ethylene Glycol Ethers - 2002] May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS] See Tetraethylene glycol butyl ether.

Chemical DangersReacts with strong oxidants.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesNot Classified

Safety & protection

Fire FightingUse water spray, dry powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.
First Aid Measures · 4 items

Fresh air, rest.

Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.

Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).

Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Safe StorageSeparated from strong oxidants.
Spillage DisposalPersonal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water.
Eye PreventionWear safety goggles.
Fire PreventionNO open flames.

Toxicology

Adverse EffectsNeurotoxin - Acute solvent syndrome
Toxicity Summary · 2 items

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl PEG ethers, listed below, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be nonirritating. This assessment is also intended to address future alkyl PEG ether cosmetic ingredients that vary from those ingredients recited herein only by the number of ethylene glycol repeat units...PEG-4 Methyl Ether...

Safe for use in cosmetics, with qualifications

Signs and Symptoms · 2 items

Redness.

Redness.

Safety data

PPE
Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
wgk
1
tsca
TSCA listed
hs_code
29094990
Signal word
Warning
Symbol(GHS)
GHS07

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

Uses · 2 items

CIR ingredient: PEG-4 Methyl Ether

Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used in the automobile industry in brake and hydraulic fluids; [IUCLID] Only available commercially in glycol ether mixtures; High boiling ethylene glycol ethers are mainly used in automotive hydraulic brake fluids; [OECD SIDS: High Boiling Ethylene Glycol Ethers - 2002]

U.S. Production2023: 5,000,000 - <10,000,000 lb
Consumer UsesHydraulic fluids
Industry UsesEmulsifier
Household ProductsInformation on 2 consumer products that contain Tetraethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether in the following categories is provided:
General Manufacturing Information · 2 items

Plastics Product Manufacturing

3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatridecan-1-ol: ACTIVE

Applications

Descriptionm-PEG4-alcohol is a PEG linker containing a hydroxyl group. The hydroxyl group enables further derivatization or replacement with other reactive functional groups. The hydrophilic PEG spacer increases solubility in aqueous media.

Uses2,5,8,11-Tetraoxatridecan-13-o1, can be used in the synthesis of various chemicla compounds. It is also a monofunctional PEG that can be used in polymer science.

Suppliers50 total

梯希爱(上海)化成工业发展有限公司021-67121386 · [email protected]
郑州阿尔法化工有限公司+86-18530059196 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
广州纳珑化工有限公司13192879270; 13192879270 · [email protected]
T&W GROUP021-61551611 13296011611 · [email protected]

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: 5S,6S-epoxy-15R-hydroxy-ETE is a poly(ethylene glycol).

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