2-methoxy ethanol toxicity

It is worth noting that the reaction of metals with functional alcohols forming stable complexes with metal cations is most often much more facile than with the aliphatic ones. Both alkaline earth (Mg, Ca, Sr) and rare earth elements do react with alkoxy alcohols such as 2-methoxy-ethanol (now prohibited from use in European Union because of its toxicity) on reflux without the need of addition of a catalyst. Even tin can be converted into Sn(II) alkoxides by a catalyst-free reaction with amino alcohols under high temperatures and pressures [112]. 

CAS 1918-00-9 EINECS/ELINCS 217-635-6 Synonyms 3,6-Dichloro-o-anisic acid 2,5-Dichloro-6-methoxybenzoic acid 3,6-Dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid MDBA 2-Methoxy-3,6-dichlorobenzoic acid Empirical C8H6CI2O3 Formula HOOC(CI)C6H2CIOCH3 Properties Cryst. sol. in ethanol, acetone si. sol. in water m.w. 221.05 m.p. 114-116 C Toxicology LD50 (oral, rat) 1040 mg/kg, (dermal, rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg mod. toxic by ing. mutagen... 

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