Hello class! I am a scientific expert here to tell you about Methyl Carbitol. since you are going to make your DIY waxes with this chemical, I need to tell you the hazards this compound comes with.
Methyl Carbitol is flammable so keep it away from flammable areas. It is also toxic so remember to wear your safety gear. Lastly it is a hazardous chemical. Although before you start making your waxes I need to tell you the reactions in which this compound participates in.
To synthesis methyl carbitol you add together ethylene glycol and methonal. The chemical reaction for this is C2H4O + CH3OH -- C5H12O3. To decompose methyl carbitol you break it down into ethylene glycol and and methanol. The chemical reaction for this is: C5H12O3 -- C2H6O2 + CH30H. Lastly, a hypothetical single replacement reaction for methyl carbitol can be: C5H1203 + HX -- C5H1103X +H2O. In this reaction methyl carbitol is reacting with an acid to form a compound. Water is a common byproduct in these reactions. Okay class, you're good to go! Just find your partners and remember to wear your safety gear!