1557. Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether

Nomenclature

CAS number: 112-34-5
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol; butyl digol; diethylene glycol butyl ether; Butyl Carbitol (Dow); Butyl Diicinol (ICI).
C8H18O3; mol wt 162.23.
C 59.23%, H 11.18%, O 29.59%.

Description and references

Prepn: Riemschneider, Gross, Monatsh. Chem. 90, 783 (1959). Purification: K. F. Ridley, J. Ridley, GB 795866 (1958 to Esso). Toxicity data: Smyth et al., J. Ind. Hyg. Toxicol. 23, 259 (1941).

Chemical structure

Properties

Clear liquid, mild ether odor, bp 230.4°. mp -68.1°. Irritant. d2525 0.951. d20 0.952. d25 0.948. nD27 1.4258. Flash pt: 210°F (99°C). Viscosity (25°): 4.9 cP. Sol in water. Miscible in oils. LD50 orally in rats, guinea pigs: 6.56, 2.00 g/kg (Smyth).

Use

Solvent for paints, coatings, inks, and cleaners. In mfr of diethylene glycol butly acetate. Deactivator and stabilizer for pesticides. Diluent in hydraulic brake fluid applications. Coalescent for latex adhesives.