Triglyme
Also known as 2,5,8,11-Tetraoxadodecane, Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether, 1,2-Bis(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane
Key facts
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- Physical form
- Liquid
- Melting point
- -45 °C
- Boiling point
- 216 °C
- Density
- Relative density (water = 1): 0.99
- Flash point
- 111 °C
- HS code
- 290919
- Category
- Ethers, epoxides and acetals

What is Triglyme?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Triglyme is a polyether that consists of dodecane in which the carbon atoms at positions 2, 5, 8 and 11 are replaced by oxygen atoms. It has a role as a solvent.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- 1-methoxy-2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethane
- CAS number
- 112-49-2 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 203-977-3
- Molecular formula
- C8H18O4
- UNII
- 32YXG88KK0
- MDL number
- MFCD00008504
- InChIKey
- YFNKIDBQEZZDLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C8H18O4/c1-9-3-5-11-7-8-12-6-4-10-2/h3-8H2,1-2H3
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- COCCOCCOCCOC
Synonyms
- 2,5,8,11-Tetraoxadodecane
- Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether
- 1,2-Bis(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane
- Glyme 4
- Ansul ether 161
- Glyme-3
- 1-methoxy-2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethane
- Tegdime
- Tegdme
- Dimethyl ether of triethylene glycol
- Ethane, 1,2-bis(2-methoxyethoxy)-
- 1-methoxy-2-(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethane
- Methyltriglyme
- Hisolve mtm
- 1-Methoxy-2-[2-(2-methoxy-ethoxy]-ethane
- triethylene glycol dimethylether
- triethyleneglycol dimethyl ether
- Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether (stabilized with BHT)
- Glyme-4
- Glycol, triethylene-, dimethyl ether
- Dimethyltriglycol
- 2,8,11-Tetraoxadodecane
- 1,2-Bis(methoxyethoxy)ethane
- Ethane,2-bis(2-methoxyethoxy)-
- (CH3O(CH2)2OCH2)2
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- Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether, ReagentPlus(R), 99%
- Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether 100 microg/mL in Acetonitrile
- Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether, analytical reference material
- Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether Solution in Methanol, 1000ug/mL
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Physical form | Liquidexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | -45 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 216 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | Relative density (water = 1): 0.99exp.Measured value |
| Flash point | 111 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Autoignition temperature | 630 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | Solubility in water: miscibleexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | Vapor pressure, kPa at 20 °C: 0.12exp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 178.23 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 178.1205 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 0.31calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 36.92 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 4calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 9calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 12calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 1calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H360DfMay damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.
Precautionary statements (5)
- P203Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P318If exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
- P405Store locked up.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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- China, NingboUnclaimed profileTriethylene Glycol Dimethyl EtherGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- India ManufacturerUnclaimed profileTriglymeGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- China, Jinan ManufacturerUnclaimed profileTriethylene glycol dimethyl etherGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- China, XuchangUnclaimed profileTriethylene Glycol Dimethyl EtherGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- Germany, SchwabhausenUnclaimed profileTriglymeGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
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- Japan, Chuo ManufacturerUnclaimed profileTriglymeGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
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- Germany ManufacturerUnclaimed profileTriethylene glycol dimethyl etherGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Industries and functions
Roles
- solvent
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Europe
- EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)Index no: 603-176-00-2
Health and food
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, prohibited in cosmeticsName: 1,2-Bis(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane, Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether, (TEGDME), triglyme, Ref no: 1147, Annex ref: II/1147
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce, Regulatory flags: Significant new use rule
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Triglyme is traded under.
Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives…
- United States32.0%
- China22.3%
- Saudi Arabia12.9%
The HS code shown for Triglyme is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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