Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (CAS 112-34-5) — formula C8H18O3, molecular weight 162.23; category organic chemicals.
| CAS Number | 112-34-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H18O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 162.23 |
| Melting Point | -90.6 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 448 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | 0.6 |
| Applications | Uses: 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], Semiconductor Manufacturing [Category: Industry], Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint], Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry], Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry], Silk-Screen Printing [Category: Other], For diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (USEPA, OPP Pesticide Code: 011502) there are 0 labels match., SRP: Not registered for current use in the U.S., but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses., Inert ingredient in pesticide products. Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether is found on List 2: potentially toxic other ingredients, high priority for testing inerts. ... List 2 inert ingredients are structurally similar to chemicals known to be toxic, some have data suggesting a concern., CHEM INT FOR DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE, COALESCING AGENT IN LATEX PAINTS, SOLVENT FOR STAMP PAD INKS, DYE SOLVENT, SOLVENT IN HIGH BAKED ENAMELS, DISPERSANT FOR VINYL CHLORIDE RESINS IN ORGANOSOLS, DILUENT FOR HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUIDS, MUTUAL SOLVENT FOR SOAP, OIL, WATER IN HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS, In textile industry as wetting-out soln, For more Uses (Complete) data for DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONO-N-BUTYL ETHER (10 total), please visit the HSDB record page., Use Classification: EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Solvents, Safer Chemical Classes -> Yellow triangle - The chemical has met Safer Choice Criteria for its functional ingredient-class, but has some hazard profile issues, Fragrance Ingredients, Cosmetics -> Solvent, Industry Uses: Plating agent, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Monomers, Lubricating agent, Solvent, Defoamer, Surface modifier, Softener and conditioner, Humectant, Laboratory chemicals, Drier, Etching agent, Chelating agent, Intermediate, Processing aids, specific to petroleum production, Film former, Anti-stain agent, Emulsifier, Viscosity modifiers, Waterproofing agent, Corrosion inhibitor, Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, Cleaning agent, Consumer Uses: Cleaning agent, Hydraulic fluids, Thickening agent, Other, Household Products: Cosmetics product ingredient: Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, Product count: 4, Information on 477 consumer products that contain Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether in the following categories is provided:, • Auto Products, • Commercial, Institutional, • Hobby, Craft, • Home Maintenance, • Inside the Home, • Landscaping, Yard, • Personal Care, • Pesticides, • Pet Care, Methods of Manufacturing: Ethylene glycol monoethers are usually produced by reaction of ethylene oxide with the appropriate alcohol. A mixture of homologues is obtained ... The glycol monoethers can be converted to diethers by alkylation with common alkylating agents, such as dimethyl sulfate or alkyl halides (Williamson synthesis). Glycol dimethyl ethers are formed by treatment of dimethyl ether with ethylene oxide., Ethers, n-Butanol + ethylene oxide (epoxidation, co-produced with ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, triethylene glycol monobutyl ether), Formulations, Preparations: Trade Names: Dowanol OR., Grade: Technical., Consumption Patterns: 33% AS A CHEM INT FOR DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE, 25% AS A COALESCING AGENT IN LATEX PAINTS, 42% IN VARIOUS SOLVENT & DISPERSANT APPLICATIONS & AS A DILUENT FOR HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUIDS (1972), U.S. Production: 2023: 100, 000, 000 - <250, 000 lb, 2022: 100, 2021: 100, 2020: 100, (1972) 6.81X10+9 GRAMS, (1975) 1.22X10+10 GRAMS, (1984) 3.02X10+10 g, (2006) 1, 612 million lb annual capacity, Glycol ethers, For more U.S. Production (Complete) data for DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONO-N-BUTYL ETHER (7 total), U.S. Imports: (1972) NEGLIGIBLE, (1984) 9.43X10+9 g, Diethylene glycol esters, ethers, etc, General Manufacturing Information: Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing, All other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Paint and Coating Manufacturing, Adhesive Manufacturing, Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, Construction, All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Wood Product Manufacturing, Food, beverage, and tobacco product manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Coating Materials Manufacturing, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing, Printing Ink Manufacturing, Printing and Related Support Activities, All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, Oil and Gas Drilling, Extraction, and Support activities, Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Plastics Product Manufacturing, Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing, Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-: ACTIVE, Temperature, pressure, mole ratios of reactants and catalysts are chosen to yield the desired product mix. High ratios of ethylene oxide to alcohol are used to favor production of monoethers of diethylene glycol., Gylcol ethers, Butyl diglycol has a high solvency for cellulose nitrate, cellulose ethers, chlorinated rubber, poly(vinyl acetate), polyacrylates, and some |
| Category | Organic Chemicals |
Documented applications: Uses: 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], Semiconductor Manufacturing [Category: Industry], Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint], Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry], Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry], Silk-Screen Printing [Category: Other], For diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (USEPA, OPP Pesticide Code: 011502) there are 0 labels match., SRP: Not registered for current use in the U.S., but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses., Inert ingredient in pesticide products. Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether is found on List 2: potentially toxic other ingredients, high priority for testing inerts. ... List 2 inert ingredients are structurally similar to chemicals known to be toxic, some have data suggesting a concern., CHEM INT FOR DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE, COALESCING AGENT IN LATEX PAINTS, SOLVENT FOR STAMP PAD INKS, DYE SOLVENT, SOLVENT IN HIGH BAKED ENAMELS, DISPERSANT FOR VINYL CHLORIDE RESINS IN ORGANOSOLS, DILUENT FOR HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUIDS, MUTUAL SOLVENT FOR SOAP, OIL, WATER IN HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS, In textile industry as wetting-out soln, For more Uses (Complete) data for DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONO-N-BUTYL ETHER (10 total), please visit the HSDB record page., Use Classification: EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Solvents, Safer Chemical Classes -> Yellow triangle - The chemical has met Safer Choice Criteria for its functional ingredient-class, but has some hazard profile issues, Fragrance Ingredients, Cosmetics -> Solvent, Industry Uses: Plating agent, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Monomers, Lubricating agent, Solvent, Defoamer, Surface modifier, Softener and conditioner, Humectant, Laboratory chemicals, Drier, Etching agent, Chelating agent, Intermediate, Processing aids, specific to petroleum production, Film former, Anti-stain agent, Emulsifier, Viscosity modifiers, Waterproofing agent, Corrosion inhibitor, Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, Cleaning agent, Consumer Uses: Cleaning agent, Hydraulic fluids, Thickening agent, Other, Household Products: Cosmetics product ingredient: Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, Product count: 4, Information on 477 consumer products that contain Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether in the following categories is provided:, • Auto Products, • Commercial, Institutional, • Hobby, Craft, • Home Maintenance, • Inside the Home, • Landscaping, Yard, • Personal Care, • Pesticides, • Pet Care, Methods of Manufacturing: Ethylene glycol monoethers are usually produced by reaction of ethylene oxide with the appropriate alcohol. A mixture of homologues is obtained ... The glycol monoethers can be converted to diethers by alkylation with common alkylating agents, such as dimethyl sulfate or alkyl halides (Williamson synthesis). Glycol dimethyl ethers are formed by treatment of dimethyl ether with ethylene oxide., Ethers, n-Butanol + ethylene oxide (epoxidation, co-produced with ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, triethylene glycol monobutyl ether), Formulations, Preparations: Trade Names: Dowanol OR., Grade: Technical., Consumption Patterns: 33% AS A CHEM INT FOR DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE, 25% AS A COALESCING AGENT IN LATEX PAINTS, 42% IN VARIOUS SOLVENT & DISPERSANT APPLICATIONS & AS A DILUENT FOR HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUIDS (1972), U.S. Production: 2023: 100, 000, 000 - <250, 000 lb, 2022: 100, 2021: 100, 2020: 100, (1972) 6.81X10+9 GRAMS, (1975) 1.22X10+10 GRAMS, (1984) 3.02X10+10 g, (2006) 1, 612 million lb annual capacity, Glycol ethers, For more U.S. Production (Complete) data for DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONO-N-BUTYL ETHER (7 total), U.S. Imports: (1972) NEGLIGIBLE, (1984) 9.43X10+9 g, Diethylene glycol esters, ethers, etc, General Manufacturing Information: Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing, All other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Paint and Coating Manufacturing, Adhesive Manufacturing, Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, Construction, All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Wood Product Manufacturing, Food, beverage, and tobacco product manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Coating Materials Manufacturing, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing, Printing Ink Manufacturing, Printing and Related Support Activities, All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, Oil and Gas Drilling, Extraction, and Support activities, Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Plastics Product Manufacturing, Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing, Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-: ACTIVE, Temperature, pressure, mole ratios of reactants and catalysts are chosen to yield the desired product mix. High ratios of ethylene oxide to alcohol are used to favor production of monoethers of diethylene glycol., Gylcol ethers, Butyl diglycol has a high solvency for cellulose nitrate, cellulose ethers, chlorinated rubber, poly(vinyl acetate), polyacrylates, and some.
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 112-34-5 and molecular formula C8H18O3 (molecular weight 162.23), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 112-34-5
Its molecular formula C8H18O3 comprises 8 C, 18 H, 3 O atoms.
Also known as: Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether · 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol
Category: organic chemicals
The CAS registry number of Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether is 112-34-5.
Molecular formula C8H18O3, molecular weight 162.23.
It is also registered under: Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol.
Recorded applications: Uses: 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], Semiconductor Manufacturing [Category: Industry], Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint], Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry], Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry], Silk-Screen Printing [Category: Other], For diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (USEPA, OPP Pesticide Code: 011502) there are 0 labels match., SRP: Not registered for current use in the U.S., but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses., Inert ingredient in pesticide products. Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether is found on List 2: potentially toxic other ingredients, high priority for testing inerts. ... List 2 inert ingredients are structurally similar to chemicals known to be toxic, some have data suggesting a concern., CHEM INT FOR DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE, COALESCING AGENT IN LATEX PAINTS, SOLVENT FOR STAMP PAD INKS, DYE SOLVENT, SOLVENT IN HIGH BAKED ENAMELS, DISPERSANT FOR VINYL CHLORIDE RESINS IN ORGANOSOLS, DILUENT FOR HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUIDS, MUTUAL SOLVENT FOR SOAP, OIL, WATER IN HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS, In textile industry as wetting-out soln, For more Uses (Complete) data for DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONO-N-BUTYL ETHER (10 total), please visit the HSDB record page., Use Classification: EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Solvents, Safer Chemical Classes -> Yellow triangle - The chemical has met Safer Choice Criteria for its functional ingredient-class, but has some hazard profile issues, Fragrance Ingredients, Cosmetics -> Solvent, Industry Uses: Plating agent, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Monomers, Lubricating agent, Solvent, Defoamer, Surface modifier, Softener and conditioner, Humectant, Laboratory chemicals, Drier, Etching agent, Chelating agent, Intermediate, Processing aids, specific to petroleum production, Film former, Anti-stain agent, Emulsifier, Viscosity modifiers, Waterproofing agent, Corrosion inhibitor, Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, Cleaning agent, Consumer Uses: Cleaning agent, Hydraulic fluids, Thickening agent, Other, Household Products: Cosmetics product ingredient: Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, Product count: 4, Information on 477 consumer products that contain Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether in the following categories is provided:, • Auto Products, • Commercial, Institutional, • Hobby, Craft, • Home Maintenance, • Inside the Home, • Landscaping, Yard, • Personal Care, • Pesticides, • Pet Care, Methods of Manufacturing: Ethylene glycol monoethers are usually produced by reaction of ethylene oxide with the appropriate alcohol. A mixture of homologues is obtained ... The glycol monoethers can be converted to diethers by alkylation with common alkylating agents, such as dimethyl sulfate or alkyl halides (Williamson synthesis). Glycol dimethyl ethers are formed by treatment of dimethyl ether with ethylene oxide., Ethers, n-Butanol + ethylene oxide (epoxidation, co-produced with ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, triethylene glycol monobutyl ether), Formulations, Preparations: Trade Names: Dowanol OR., Grade: Technical., Consumption Patterns: 33% AS A CHEM INT FOR DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE, 25% AS A COALESCING AGENT IN LATEX PAINTS, 42% IN VARIOUS SOLVENT & DISPERSANT APPLICATIONS & AS A DILUENT FOR HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUIDS (1972), U.S. Production: 2023: 100, 000, 000 - <250, 000 lb, 2022: 100, 2021: 100, 2020: 100, (1972) 6.81X10+9 GRAMS, (1975) 1.22X10+10 GRAMS, (1984) 3.02X10+10 g, (2006) 1, 612 million lb annual capacity, Glycol ethers, For more U.S. Production (Complete) data for DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONO-N-BUTYL ETHER (7 total), U.S. Imports: (1972) NEGLIGIBLE, (1984) 9.43X10+9 g, Diethylene glycol esters, ethers, etc, General Manufacturing Information: Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing, All other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Paint and Coating Manufacturing, Adhesive Manufacturing, Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, Construction, All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Wood Product Manufacturing, Food, beverage, and tobacco product manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Coating Materials Manufacturing, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing, Printing Ink Manufacturing, Printing and Related Support Activities, All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, Oil and Gas Drilling, Extraction, and Support activities, Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Plastics Product Manufacturing, Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing, Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-: ACTIVE, Temperature, pressure, mole ratios of reactants and catalysts are chosen to yield the desired product mix. High ratios of ethylene oxide to alcohol are used to favor production of monoethers of diethylene glycol., Gylcol ethers, Butyl diglycol has a high solvency for cellulose nitrate, cellulose ethers, chlorinated rubber, poly(vinyl acetate), polyacrylates, and some.
Category: Organic Chemicals.
Independent reference data for Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (CAS 112-34-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 112-34-5 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 8177 |
| Molecular formula | C8H18O3 |
| IUPAC name | 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol |
| UNII (FDA) | 9TB90IYC0E |
| 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 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 11 |
| Boiling Point | 448 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 230.4 °C |
| Boiling Point | 230 °C |
| Boiling Point | 448 °F |
| Boiling Point | 230.6 °C @760 [mm Hg] |
| Melting Point | -90.6 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | -68.1 °C |
| Melting Point | -68 °C |
| Melting Point | -90.6 °F |
| Flash Point | 172 °F (NTP, 1992) |
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 & 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 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)
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.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
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