Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Supplier Malaysia
- Also known as
- DEGME
- MDG
- 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol
- Methoxydiglycol
Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether is supplied to industrial buyers in Malaysia as a slow-evaporating, water-miscible solvent and coupling agent. It is also identified as DEGME, MDG, methoxydiglycol and 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol, while methyl carbitol remains familiar trade vocabulary among solvent buyers.
The product is a clear, colourless hygroscopic liquid, and commercial grades are differentiated by purity, water content and colour rather than physical form. Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether is not diethylene glycol, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether or a butyl glycol ether, so the full chemical identity should be shown on the enquiry.
Applications include water-based paints and coatings, printing inks, industrial cleaners, textile auxiliaries, brake-fluid and hydraulic-fluid components, personal-care or fragrance formulations, and agrochemical formulation. Its miscibility with water and many organic solvents supports its use where a coupling solvent or controlled evaporation profile is required.
Send the required purity, water and colour limits, application, quantity and delivery location for a quotation. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed for the offered grade with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 111-77-3
- Formula
- C5H12O3
- Grade
- general-purpose solvent, controlled water and colour
- Appearance
- clear, colourless hygroscopic liquid with a mild odour
Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General-purpose solvent grade | clear liquid | Purity and water content confirmed with the quotation. | Coatings, inks, cleaners, textile auxiliaries and other industrial formulations requiring a slow-evaporating coupling solvent. | Confirmed with the quotation. |
| Controlled water and colour grade | clear liquid | Required purity, water and colour limits confirmed with the enquiry. | Personal-care, fragrance and other formulations where tighter water or colour requirements are specified. | Confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy diethylene glycol monomethyl ether from ChemTrade
Request a quote for diethylene glycol monomethyl ether
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid | — |
| Miscibility | Miscible with water and most organic solvents | — |
Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether applications
Safety and handling
Storage and handling requirements are confirmed against the supplied documentation.
Common questions about diethylene glycol monomethyl ether
What is diethylene glycol monomethyl ether also called?
It is also identified as DEGME, MDG, methoxydiglycol and 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol. Methyl carbitol is also used as general trade vocabulary, while the generic product name remains diethylene glycol monomethyl ether.
Is DEGME the same as diethylene glycol?
No. DEGME is the monomethyl ether of diethylene glycol and is a separate chemical. Diethylene glycol, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether and the butyl glycol ethers should not be treated as alternate names for this product.
Which DEGME grade should I request?
Provide the required purity, water content and colour limits together with the application. General industrial solvent and tighter controlled grades can then be assessed against the quotation specification.
Can methoxydiglycol be quoted for personal-care formulations?
Yes, where the formulation specifies methoxydiglycol. Include the required quality parameters, intended application, quantity and documentation requirements so the offered grade can be checked before quotation.
How are packing and delivery confirmed for DEGME?
Send the required quantity, delivery location and site handling constraints. Available packing, route and delivery timing are confirmed for the offered grade with the quotation.