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Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether
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Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether is a solvent used in paints, coatings, cleaning agents, and industrial formulations. It is a colorless liquid with moderate volatility and good solubility in water and organic solvents. CAS: 112-34-5, Molecular formula: C8H18O3, Molecular weight: 162.23 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless transparent liquid |
| Colour (Pt-Co) | ≤20 |
| Water | ≤0.3% |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Purity | ≥99.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 99 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odour | Faint butyl odor |
| Melting Point | -68 °C |
| Boiling Point | 230 °C |
| Density | 0.95 (relative, water = 1) |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Very soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone; soluble in benzene |
| Vapour Pressure | 3 Pa at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4258 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 0.56 |
Source: PubChem CID 8177 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 21823572 |
| CAS Number | 112-34-5 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol |
| EC Number | 203-961-6 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3(CH2)3OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH |
| Molecular Weight | 162.23 |
| Exact Mass | 162.1256 |
| SMILES | CCCCOCCOCCO |
| InChIKey | OAYXUHPQHDHDDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H18O3/c1-2-3-5-10-7-8-11-6-4-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 8177 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29094300 |
| Tariff Code | 2909430000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H303 May be harmful if swallowed
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P337+313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol
- BUCB
- Butoxydiglycol
- Butyl carbitol
- Butyl diglycol
- Butyl digol
- Butyl dioxitol
- Diethylene glycol butyl ether
- Dowanol DB
- Glycol ether DB
Frequently asked questions
What is diethylene glycol monobutyl ether used for?
It is commonly used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and cleaning formulations due to its low volatility and good solvency.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is CH3(CH2)3OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH with a molecular weight of 162.23 g/mol.
How should diethylene glycol monobutyl ether be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials.
What grade is available?
Molekula offers this product in technical grade; custom grades may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply it in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and delivery options.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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