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(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate

CAS 170159-11-2Formula C5H10O4Molar mass 134.13 g/mol
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(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate chemical structure, C5H10O4, CAS 170159-11-2
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
170159-11-2
Formula
C5H10O4
Molar mass
134.13 g/mol
HS code
291539
Category
Glycol ethers

What is (2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C5H10O4 and a molar mass of 134.13 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 170159-11-2. The IUPAC name is 2-hydroxyethoxymethyl acetate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-hydroxyethoxymethyl acetate
CAS number
170159-11-2
Molecular formula
C5H10O4
InChIKey
XRYOBEILPITOQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H10O4/c1-5(7)9-4-8-3-2-6/h6H,2-4H2,1H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC(=O)OCOCCO

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
134.13 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
134.0579 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-0.48calc.
Topological polar surface area
55.76 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
9calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.8calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code (2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate is traded under.

HS 2915.39Indicative HS code

Esters of acetic acid, other

World exports in 2024
$2.03B
+7.9% vs 2023, imports $1.95B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China58.0%
  2. United States7.3%
  3. Germany6.5%
Top importers
  1. Singapore15.6%
  2. South Korea7.2%
  3. Indonesia6.9%
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Frequently asked questions

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What is (2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate?

(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C5H10O4 and a molar mass of 134.13 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 170159-11-2. The IUPAC name is 2-hydroxyethoxymethyl acetate.

What is the CAS number of (2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate?

The CAS registry number of (2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate is 170159-11-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of (2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate?

The molecular formula of (2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate is C5H10O4 and its molar mass is 134.13 g/mol.

Is (2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for (2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of (2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate?

(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl acetate is usually classified under HS code 291539 (Esters of acetic acid, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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