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Record 1 2011-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C4H10O2
formula, see observation
HOCH2CH2OC2H5
formula, see observation
110-80-5
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid, practically odorless, which is used as solvent for nitrocellulose, natural and synthetic resins, lacquers, dyeing and printing textiles, varnish removers, cleaning solutions, leather, and as anti-icing additive for aviation fuels.

OBS

2-ethoxyethanol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H10O2 or HOCH2CH2OC2H2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H10O2
formula, see observation
HOCH2CH2OC2H5
formula, see observation
110-80-5
CAS number
DEF

Cellosolve : Dénomination courante et déposée des monoéthers du glycol, de formule RO-CH2-CH2-OH, utilisés comme solvants des esters de la cellulose.

OBS

2-éthoxyéthanol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H10O2 ou HOCH2CH2OC2H2

Spanish

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