2-Butoxyethanol

CAS: 111-76-2

Category: Organic Intermediates

PurityIndustrial Grade ≥99%, High-Purity Grade ≥99.5%, Electronic Grade ≥99.9%
Molecular FormulaC6H14O2
Molecular Weight118.17
AppearanceColorless transparent liquid with mild ether-like odor
Packaging25 kg/drum, 200 kg/drum, or ISO tank container
Testing IndicatorsAppearance — Visual inspection; Purity — GC-FID analysis (ASTM D7504); Identification — FTIR spectroscopy and 1H NMR; Water content — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E203/GB/T 6283); Density — Digital density meter (ASTM D4052); Refractive index — Abbe refractometer (ASTM D1218); Acidity — Acid-base titration (ASTM D1613); Color — Platinum-cobalt color measurement (ASTM D1209).
Storage NotesStore in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and reactive metals. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment in industrial handling areas.
Lead Time10 days
Used as a high-boiling glycol ether solvent and coupling agent in coatings, paints, inks, cleaners, adhesives, metal processing fluids, and textile chemicals. It is widely applied as a solvent for water-based and solvent-based formulations due to its excellent solvency, low volatility, and compatibility with both polar and non-polar substances. It is also used as an intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis.