Chinese Name:

Diethylene glycol butyl ether;
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether;
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol;
Butyl carbitol

English Name:

Butyldiglycol

Alias:

2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol;
Diethylene glycol butyl ether;
;n-Butyl carbitol

Molecular Structure:

Molecular Formula:

C₈H₁₈O₃

Molecular Weight:

162.23

CAS Registry Number:

112-34-5

Physical and Chemical Properties

Melting Point:

-68oC

Boiling Point:

231oC

Water Solubility:

Soluble

Refractive Index:

1.431-1.433

Flash Point:

100oC

Density:

0.955

Property Description:

Colorless liquid. Melting point -68.1°C, boiling point 230.4°C, relative density 0.9536 (20/20°C), refractive index 1.4258 (27°C), 1.4321. Flash point 100°C. Soluble in alcohol and ether, soluble in water and oils.

Hazard Codes:

R36: Irritating to eyes.

MSDS Report:

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether MSDS report

Other Information

Product Application:

Used as a solvent and plastic intermediate.