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DEG monobutyl ether

Diethylene glycol butyl ether (2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol), a Glycol ether solvent, is a clear liquid with a very low odour and high boiling point. It serves as a solvent for paints and varnishes, in the chemical industry, household detergents, brewing chemicals and textile processing. Also, the substance is used as raw material in the chemical synthesis.

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Names

Preferred IUPAC name: 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethan-1-ol

Other names

2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol
DEG monobutyl ether
Butyldiglycol
Butyl carbitol
Butyl digol

Identifiers

CAS Number: 112-34-5

JSmol: Interactive image

ChemSpider: 13839549

ECHA InfoCard: 100.003.601

PubChem: 138539

Properties

Chemical formula: C8H18O3

Molar mass: 162.23 g·mol

Appearance: colourless clear liquid

Density: 0.954 g/cm

Melting point: −68 °C (−90 °F; 205 K)

Boiling point: 230 °C (446 °F; 503 K)

Solubility in water: Soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone

Hazards

Safety data sheet: [1]

NFPA 704:

Flash point: 78 °C (172 °F; 351 K)

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their(at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their(at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

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