2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol , 98% , 112-34-5

Synonym(s):
Butyl CARBITOL;Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether;Butyldiglycol;BDG;2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol

CAS NO.：112-34-5

Empirical Formula: C8H18O3

Molecular Weight: 162.23

MDL number: MFCD00002881

EINECS: 203-961-6

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: -68 °C (lit.) -68 °C (lit.)
• Boiling point: 231 °C (lit.)
• Density: 0.967 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• vapor density: 5.6 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 30 mm Hg ( 130 °C)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.432
• Flash point: 212 °F
• storage temp.: Store below +30°C.
• solubility: soluble in Chloroform
• form: Liquid
• pka: 14.37±0.10(Predicted)
• color: Clear Colorless
• Odor: Mild, characteristic; pleasant.
• PH Range: 7
• explosive limit: 0.7-5.9%(V)
• Water Solubility: soluble
• Merck: 14,1557
• BRN: 1739225
• Exposure limits: ACGIH: TWA 10 ppm
• Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
• InChIKey: OAYXUHPQHDHDDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• LogP: 1 at 20℃

Description and Uses

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether(DGBE) is widely used as a solvent for cellulose ester, lacquers, varnishes, cleaners, detergents, dyes, ink, and paint industries. it is also used as an intermediate for plasticizers and a diluent for hydraulic brake fluids, in addition to the production of piperonyl butoxy compounds. In France, its use in the cosmetics industry is permissible, wherein it is used as a solvent in hair dyes with a maximum concentration of 9%.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H319
• Precautionary statements: P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Risk Statements: 36
• Safety Statements: 24-26
• WGK Germany: 1
• RTECS: KJ9100000
• Autoignition Temperature: 400 °F
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 29094300
• Toxicity: LD50 orally in rats, guinea pigs: 6.56, 2.00 g/kg (Smyth)