Ethoxyacetic acid is used to evaluate toxicity in embryonic stem cell test in mice. It finds application as a biomarker of exposure to alkyl-substituted ethylene glycols and other aliphatic ethers. It is used as a precursor to prepare ethoxy-acetic acid ethoxymethyl ester.
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Applications
Ethoxyacetic acid is used to evaluate toxicity in embryonic stem cell test in mice. It finds application as a biomarker of exposure to alkyl-substituted ethylene glycols and other aliphatic ethers. It is used as a precursor to prepare ethoxy-acetic acid ethoxymethyl ester.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Swiechowicz, B. S.; Szymczak, W.; Budziszewsk, B.; Starek, A. Testicular effect of a mixture of 2-methoxyethanol and 2-ethoxyethanol in rats. Pharmacol. Rep. 2015, 67 (2), 289-293.
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