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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL NBUTYL ETHER

CAS Number: 112-34-5 
EC number:    203-961-6
IUPAC name: 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethan-1-ol
Molecular Formula: C8H18O3
DESCRIPTION:
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether (2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol) is an organic compound, one of several glycol ether solvents. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is a colorless liquid with a low odour and high boiling point. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is mainly used as a solvent for paints and varnishes in the chemical industry, household detergents, brewing chemicals and textile processing.
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is a high boiling solvent, which can be used in coating industry. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether can also serve as a dispersant in organosols and can also be used in preparation of plasticizers.
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether, 2(-2butoxyethoxy) ethanol and butoxydiethylene glycol) is a colourless, clear liquid with a faint characteristic odour, and the formula C8H18O3. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is soluble in water and miscible with many common solvents, and also has low volatility and a high boiling point. 
These are the factors that make butyl di glycol most useful in the paint industry.
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether has a wide variety of applications in Chiral chemistry and green chemistry. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether improves the flow-out and gloss of baking enamels, is an effective coalescent in both architectural and industrial maintenance formulations, can be used in printing inks to increase dry times, and provides excellent coupling ability for the effective removal of contaminants in Industrial & Institutional and/or household cleaners. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is also used in coatings for solvent-sensitive plastic substrates. 
In textile dyeing formulations, Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether promotes rapid, uniform penetration of the dyes.

Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether is also known as Butyl Carbitol, Butyl Digol, and 2-(2- Butoxyethoxy) Ethanol. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether appears as a clear, odorless liquid with a high boiling point at ambient conditions. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether performs the function of an aprotic solvent and helps to improve the gloss of baking enamels, and acts as a coalescent in architectural/industrial maintenance formulations. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether can also be used to speed up the drying time of printing inks and is effective in removing contaminants in industrial and institutional cleaners. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is also employed in solvent-sensitive plastic substrate coatings. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is highly recommended for industrial, commercial, and laboratory applications.
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is a clear, colourless liquid with a high boiling point, low volatility and a mild, pleasant odour. 
Its properties are similar to butyl glycol, though Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether evaporates more slowly. 
Like other glycol ethers, Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether has a bi-functional nature, containing both ether and alcohol groups in the same molecule. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is fully miscible with water and a wide range of organic solvents. 
This excellent miscibility makes Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether a versatile solvent, coupling and coalescing agent which offers excellent performance features in a wide range of applications.

Its bi-functional nature also means that is displays the typical reactions of an alcohol, ie. esterification, etherification, oxidation and the formation of acetates and alcoholates, as well as those of an ether, forming peroxide in the presence of atmospheric oxygen.

Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is produced by the reaction of two ethylene molecules with normal butanol (n-butanol) in the presence of a catalyst.


Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether (2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol) is an organic compound, one of several glycol ether solvents. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is a colorless liquid with a low odour and high boiling point. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is mainly used as a solvent for paints and varnishes in the chemical industry, household detergents, brewing chemicals and textile processing.
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is a colorless, high-boiling liquid with a mild odour. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is miscible in proportions with water, alcohol (methanol), ketones (acetone), ethers (ethyl ether), aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene), paraffinic hydrocarbons (n-heptane), and halogenated hydrocarbons (carbon tetrachloride). 
As Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is an ether-alcohol type compound it possesses solvent action for many substances such as oils, dyes, gums, and natural and synthetic resins. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is used as a high-boiling solvent in nitrocellulose lacquers and other synthetic coatings, baking lacquers, flash-dry printing inks, and dye bath.
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is a colorless liquid with a mild pleasant odor. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether Mixes with water. 


CAS Number: 112-34-5 
EC number:    203-961-6
IUPAC name: 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethan-1-ol
Molecular Formula: C8H18O3

PRODUCTION AND USES OF DIETHYLENE GLYCOL NBUTYL ETHER:
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is produced by the reaction of ethylene oxide and n-butanol with an alkalic catalyst.
In pesticide products, Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether acts as an inert ingredient as a deactivator for formulation before the crop emerges from the soil and as a stabilizer. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is also a chemical intermediate for the synthesis of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, diethylene glycol dibutyl ether, and piperonyl acetate, and as a solvent in high baked enamels. 
Other applications of Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether are as a dispersant for vinyl chloride resins in organosols, a diluent for hydraulic brake fluids, and a mutual solvent for soap, oil, and water in household cleaners. 
The textile industry uses Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether as a wetting-out solution. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is also a solvent for nitrocellulose, oils, dyes, gums, soaps, and polymers. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is also used as coupling solvent in liquid cleaners, cutting fluids, and textile auxiliaries. 
In the printing industry, Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether applications include: solvent in lacquers, paints, and printing inks; high boiling point solvent to improve gloss and flow properties; and used as a solubilizer in mineral oil products.

Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether belongs to the group of glycol ethers, which are mainly used as solvents. 
During 1991 – 1993, the production of Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether in the European Union ranged from 20,000 to 80,000 tonnes. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is produced by the reaction of ethylene oxide and n-butanol with an
alkalic catalyst.
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether has a wide range of uses as a solvent in paints, dyes, inks, detergents and cleaners.
The major function is to dissolve various components of mixtures in both aqueous and nonaqueous systems. 
Nearly 60% of Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether in Europe is used in cleaning agents and about 35% in paints and surface coatings.
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is used in cosmetic products in France at a maximum concentration of 9%. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is not used in food and medicine products. 
According to the notification to the Commission, Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is used in cosmetic products only as a solvent in hair dyes.
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is also used in cosmetics. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is used as diluents and leveling agents in the manufacture of paints and in baking. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is also used in the manufacture of nitrocellulose. 
In brake fluid, Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is used as an additive. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is used in the printing industry due to its slow evaporation rate. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is also used as a fixative for perfumes and antiseptics. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is used as an additive to prevent ice buildup in jet fuel.
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is a very widely used chemical that had numerous applications. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is utilized in organic syntheses, as a dispersant for vinyl chloride resins, wetting agent, and an industrial somvent for a multiude of products including lacquers, inks, paints and liquid cleaners.

Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is commonly used as a flow promoter in baking finishes such as those derived from urea, melamine and phenol, in lacquers for coil coating and in cellulose nitrate baking finishes; Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether also reduces the tendency of such products to blistering.

Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is used as a latex coalescent in a range of adhesives and water-based coatings, and as a solvent in silk screen printing inks, ballpoint and felt-tip pen inks and textile inks and dyes.

Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether acts as a solvent in many natural and synthetic resins, fats and oils, and is regularly used in both industrial and household surface cleaners as a de-greasing agent, in rust removers and disinfectants.

Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is an important starting material for a variety of syntheses, being one of the raw materials for the production of butyl di glycol acetate and for the production of plasticizers by reaction with phthalic anhydride. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is also formulated into some insecticides and herbicides, and is a component in hydraulic brake fluid, cutting oils, printing inks and foam extinguishants.


Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether improves the flow-out and gloss of baking enamels.
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is an effective coalescent in both architectural .
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is used for industrial maintenance formulations .
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether can be used in printing inks to increase dry times.
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is used to make soaps, dyes and other chemicals.


Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is used primarily in the manufacturing of lacquers based on nitrocellulose, cellulose ethers and chlorinated rubber. 
Small quantity is also used in combination lacquers. 
Solutions of nitrocellulose in Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether may be diluted with large quantity of white spirit, aromatic hydrocarbons or ethanol without adversely affecting the film properties. 
Small quantity of Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether improves both the flow and dilution capacity of the lacquers and also enhances the gloss of the resultant lacquer films.

Since Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether dissolves only dried lacquer coatings very slowly, Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is ideal for the preparation of brushing lacquers based on cellulose esters, cellulose ethers and chlorinated rubber. 
Even small addition of Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether to alkyd and the viscosity of the lacquer solution considerably reduce, thereby improving the brush-out properties of such lacquers.
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is widely used as a solvent for cellulose ester, lacquers, varnishes, cleaners, detergents, dyes, ink, and paint industries. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether 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, where in Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is used as a solvent in hair dyes with a maximum concentration of 9%.

CAS Number: 112-34-5 
EC number:    203-961-6
IUPAC name: 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethan-1-ol
Molecular Formula: C8H18O3

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF DIETHYLENE GLYCOL NBUTYL ETHER
Chemical formula:    C8H18O3
Molar mass:    162.229 g•mol−1
Appearance:    colourless clear liquid
Density:    0.954 g/cm3
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
Flash point:    78 °C (172 °F; 351 K)
vapor density: 5.6 (vs air)
Quality Level: 200
vapor pressure: 30 mmHg ( 130 °C)
Assay: ≥99%
Form: liquid
autoignition temp.: 400 °F
expl. lim.: 6.2 %
refractive index: n20/D 1.432 (lit.)
pH: 7
Bp: 231 °C (lit.)
Mp: −68 °C (lit.)
Density: 0.967 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s): hematology
Explosion limit:    0.7 - 5.9 %(V)
Flash point:    99 °C
Ignition temperature:    210 °C
Melting Point:    -68 °C
pH value:    7 (H₂O, 20 °C) neutral
Vapor pressure:    40 hPa (130 °C)
Viscosity kinematic:    6.1 mm2/s (20 °C)
Assay (GC, area%):    ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)    :0.951 - 0.954
Water (K. F.):    ≤ 0.20 %
Peroxide (as H₂O₂):    ≤ 0.05 %
Identity (IR):    passes test
Molecular Weight:    162.23    
XLogP3    : 0.6    
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:    1    
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:    3    
Rotatable Bond Count:    8     
Exact Mass:    162.125594432    
Monoisotopic Mass:    162.125594432    
Topological Polar Surface Area:    38.7 Ų    
Heavy Atom Count:    11    
Formal Charge:    0    
Complexity:    66.4    
Isotope Atom Count:    0    
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:    0    
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:    0    
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:    0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:    0    
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:    1    
Compound Is Canonicalized:    Yes
Storage: Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and light metals.
CLASS:
Solvents - Glycols - Alcohols,  Organic Intermediates and Compounds,  Industrial Chemicals,  Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly 
FUNCTIONS:
Solvents,  Drilling Fluid Additives,  Organic Intermediate 
INDUSTRY:
Industrial,  Industrial Drilling,  Oil and Gas Production,  Drilling Fluid,  Hydraulic Fracturing,  Fracking,  Organics,  Solvents

Preparation of Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether:
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether is prepared by co-heating ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol butyl ether under pressure.
Contact allergens:
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether belongs to the carbitols group and is included in waterbased liquids such as paints, surface cleaners, polishes, and disinfectants. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is considered to be an exceptional allergen.

CAS Number: 112-34-5 
EC number:    203-961-6
IUPAC name: 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethan-1-ol
Molecular Formula: C8H18O3

SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT DIETHYLENE GLYCOL NBUTYL ETHER:
Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. 
Mildly toxic by skin contact. 
A severe eye irritant. 
Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. 
To fight fire, use alcohol foam, CO2, or dry chemical. 
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. 
Air & Water Reactions:
Oxidizes readily in air to form unstable peroxides that may explode spontaneously.
Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile:
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is a ether-alcohol derivative. 
The ether being relatively unreactive. 
Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. 
They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. 
Oxidizing agents convert alcohols to aldehydes or ketones. 
Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. 
They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

Health Hazard:
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is an eye irritant. 
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether showed low toxicity in test species.
Toxic symptoms are similar to those ofother glycol ethers containing two etherealoxygen atoms. Inhalation for brief periods has no significant effect. 
Contact with liquid causes moderate irritation of eyes and corneal injury. 
Prolonged contact with skin causes only minor irritation. 
The high dosescaused pulmonary congestion. 
No renaldamage was reported. 
There is no reporton teratogenicity of this compound.

Fire Hazard:
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is combustible.

Purification Methods:
Dry the ether with anhydrous K2CO3 or CaSO4, filter and fractionally distil it. 
Peroxides can be removed by refluxing with stannous chloride or a mixture of FeSO4 and KHSO4 (or, less completely, by filtration under slight pressure through a column of activated alumina).

Waste Disposal:
Diethylene glycol nbutyl ether is mixed with a combustible solventand burned in a chemical incinerator. 
Small amounts may be disposed down the drain with large amounts of water.


CAS Number: 112-34-5 
EC number:    203-961-6
IUPAC name: 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethan-1-ol
Molecular Formula: C8H18O3

SYNONYMS OF DIETHYLENE GLYCOL NBUTYL ETHER:
MeSH Entry Terms:
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol

butyl carbitol

diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether

diethylene glycol monobutyl ether

Depositor-Supplied Synonyms:
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol

112-34-5

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

Butyldiglycol

Butyl carbitol

Diethylene glycol butyl ether

Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-

Butyl diglycol

Butyl digol

Butoxyethoxyethanol

Butoxydiglycol

Butyl dioxitol

BUCB

Dowanol DB

Glycol ether DB

Poly-Solv DB

Jeffersol db

Ektasolve DB

Butoxydiethylene glycol

Diglycol monobutyl ether

O-Butyl diethylene glycol

Butoxy diethylene glycol

Diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether

Diethylene glycol n-butyl ether

Diethylene gylcol monobutyl ether

UNII-9TB90IYC0E

NSC 407762

Ethanol, 2,2'-oxybis-, monobutyl ether

9TB90IYC0E

2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-ethanol

2-(2-n-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol

DSSTox_CID_1519

DSSTox_RID_76196

DSSTox_GSID_21519

Caswell No. 121B

Caswell No. 125H

n-Butyl carbitol

Diethylene glycol butyl ether, >=99%

3,6-Dioxadecanol

CAS-112-34-5

CCRIS 5321

HSDB 333

3,6-Dioxa-1-decanol

EINECS 203-961-6

EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 011502

BRN 1739225

Butadigol

AI3-01954

Butyl di-icinol

Diethylene DB

Monobutyl diethylene glycol ether

DEGBE

Ethanol 2-butoxyethoxy

Butyl Oxitol glycol ether

EC 203-961-6

SCHEMBL15619

2-(2-Butoxyethoxy);ethanol

Diethylene glycol butyl ester

diethyleneglycol monobutylether

diethyleneglycol n-butyl ether

WLN: Q2O2O4

diethyleneglycol monobutyl ether

CHEMBL1904721

diethylene glycol-monobutyl ether

DTXSID8021519

ZINC1600070

Tox21_202404

Tox21_300084

Ethanol,2'-oxybis-, monobutyl ether

MFCD00002881

NSC407762

AKOS009156535

MCULE-9776383171

NSC-407762

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, 98%

NCGC00164235-01

NCGC00164235-02

NCGC00164235-03

NCGC00253937-01

NCGC00259953-01

LS-13547

B0699

FT-0624889

Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Reagent Grade

A802556

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, >=98.0% (GC)

J-002756

J-519970

Q1018210

Diethylene glycol butyl ether, SAJ special grade, >=99.0%

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, for surfactant analysis, >=99.0%
 

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