• Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid 

• Purity (GC): ≥ 99.0%

• Water Content: ≤ 0.1%

• Density: 1.076 g/mL at 20 °C

• Boiling Point: 185 °C

• Flash Point: 75 °C

Eco-Friendly Solvent Profile:

• Biodegradability: Ready Biodegradable (OECD 301D certified).

• Low Toxicity: Hydrolyzes into ethanol and oxalic acid naturally.

Versatile solvent and intermediate for:

• Pharmaceuticals: Critical intermediate for synthesizing antibiotics (e.g., sulfamethoxazole derivatives), antivirals, and steroids.

• Electronics & Coatings: Solvent for photoresists and high-performance inks due to its excellent solvency and evaporation rate.

• Organic Synthesis: Used in Claisen condensation reactions to form alpha-keto esters.