2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol

Independent reference data for 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol (CAS 112-34-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a solvent and diluent for polymers, resins, coatings, inks, cleaners, and metalworking fluids; [HSDB] Used as a solvent (nitrocellulose, oils, dyes, gums, soaps, and polymers) and coalescing agent in latex paints; In paints containing 1.5% w/w, painters exposed to 4-5 mg/m3; [ACGIH]Metal Machining [Category: Heat or Machine]

Synonyms and trade names

2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol; 112-34-5; DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER; Diethylene glycol butyl ether; Butyl carbitol; Butoxydiglycol; Butyl diglycol; Butyl dioxitol; Butyl digol; Glycol ether DB; BUCB; Dowanol DB; Butoxyethoxyethanol; Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-; Jeffersol db; Ektasolve DB

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS
GHS notification summary	0.1% (2 / 4089)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (2 / 4089)
Reported hazard statements	H319, H227, H336, H372, H371

H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

P264+P265, P280, P305+P351+P338, and P337+P317 (click each P-code to see the statement)

What the public record says

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether · CAS 112-34-5 · C8H18O3. UNII 9TB90IYC0E. Boiling Point: 448 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 230.4 °C; Boiling Point: 230 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.