CH3CH2OCH2COOH

CH3CH2OCH2COOH is the chemical formula for ethoxyacetic acid. It is an organic compound classified as an ether and a carboxylic acid. The structure consists of an ethyl group (CH3CH2) attached to an oxygen atom, which is then connected to a methylene group (CH2) and a carboxyl group (COOH). This molecule possesses both ether and acid functionalities. Ethoxyacetic acid is a colorless liquid at room temperature and is soluble in water and common organic solvents. Its properties are a consequence of the presence of both the polar ether linkage and the acidic carboxyl group. It can participate in reactions characteristic of both functional groups, such as esterification and ether cleavage under specific conditions. While not as common as some other organic acids, ethoxyacetic acid finds applications in specialized chemical synthesis and research. Its potential uses are explored in various fields of chemistry due to its bifunctional nature.