2-(2-Chloroethoxy)ethanol

• CAT Number: R058192
• CAS Number: 628-89-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H9ClO2
• Molecular Weight: 124.56
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl chloride; 2-(2’-Chloroethoxy)ethanol; 2-(Chloroethoxy)ethanol; 2-Chloroethyl 2-hydroxyethyl Ether; 2-[(2-Chloroethyl)oxy]ethanol; 5-Chloro-3-oxa-1-pentanol; Diethylene Glycol Monochlorohydrin; Diglycol Chlorohydrin; Ethylene
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H9ClO2/c5-1-3-7-4-2-6/h6H,1-4H2
• InChIKey: LECMBPWEOVZHKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(COCCCl)O

2-(2-Chloroethoxy)ethanol（Cat No.:R058192）is a colorless to pale yellow liquid organic compound with the molecular formula C4H9ClO2. It features both a hydroxyl group and a chloroethyl ether moiety, making it a bifunctional molecule useful in chemical synthesis. It serves as an intermediate in the production of surfactants, pharmaceuticals, and specialty polymers. Its reactive chloro group enables nucleophilic substitution reactions, while the hydroxyl group allows further functionalization or polymer incorporation. Due to its water solubility and chemical reactivity, it finds applications in formulations requiring hydrophilic-lipophilic balance or chain-extension reactions.