Term Name: | glycol ether |
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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 ) |