Term Name: glycol ether
Synonyms: glycol ethers
Definition: A hydroxyether which contains both an ether and alcohol functional groups. It is one of the most versatile classes of organic solvents which are commonly used in paints, cleaners, adhesives, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:172390]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: hydroxyether
has subtype: 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol 2-butoxyethanol 2-ethoxyethanol 2-methoxyethanol 2-phenoxyethanol diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
has_functional_parent: glycol
has_role: protic solvent