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Review of Toxicology 2-Ethoxyethanol Publisher



Hajipour F1 ; Ahadi EM1 ; Firoozpour L1
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  1. 1. Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Encyclopedia of Toxicology# Fourth Edition: Volume 1-9 Published:2023


Abstract

2-Ethoxyethanol (Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 110-80-5) is a glycol alkyl ether used in a wide variety of applications as an industrial solvent in paints, inks, and dyes and as a commercial de-icing agent, hydraulic fluid component, and chemical intermediate. Its physicochemical structure makes it both hydrophilic and lipophilic, and it is readily absorbed by all routes of exposure. 2-Ethoxyethanol has toxic effects on the male reproductive system and hematopoietic system and is teratogenic. © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.