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Description

Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether · CAS 112-59-4 · C10H22O3. UNII Z6X09N6YJL. Boiling Point: 498.4 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999); Boiling Point: 258 °C at 760 mm Hg; 192 °C at 100 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 259.1 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	112-59-4
PubChem CID	8199
Molecular formula	C10H22O3
IUPAC name	2-(2-hexoxyethoxy)ethanol
UNII (FDA)	Z6X09N6YJL

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	190.28
XLogP3	1.7
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	10
Exact Mass	190.15689456
Monoisotopic Mass	190.15689456
Topological Polar Surface Area	38.7
Heavy Atom Count	13
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	498.4 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point	258 °C at 760 mm Hg; 192 °C at 100 mm Hg
Boiling Point	259.1 °C
Boiling Point	259.1 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	-27.4 °F (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point	-28 °C
Melting Point	-33.3 °C
Flash Point	285 °F (USCG, 1999)
Flash Point	140.6 °C o.c.
Solubility	In water, 17,000 mg/L at 20 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Diethylene glycol n-hexyl ether is a water-white liquid. (USCG, 1999)
• Liquid
• Clear liquid; [CAMEO]
• COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
• Water-white liquid
• boiling point equals 498 ° F

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H312, H318, H336 (24.4%), H319, H302, H315

Documented Uses

• Used as a solvent for coatings and degreasing; [HSDB]
• Metal Degreasing [Category: Clean]
• Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]
• SOLVENT (EG, FOR SURFACE COATINGS & CLEANING SOLNS)
• 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

Synonyms

Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether; 112-59-4; 2-(2-(hexyloxy)ethoxy)ethanol; Hexyl carbitol; Hexol carbitol; n-Hexyl carbitol; n-Hexoxyethoxyethanol; 3,6-Dioxadodecanol-1; Diethylene glycol n-hexyl ether; Hexylkarbitol; DIETHYLENE GLYCOL HEXYL ETHER; 2-[2-(hexyloxy)ethoxy]ethanol; Ethanol, 2-[2-(hexyloxy)ethoxy]-; Diethylene glycol mono(n-hexyl) ether; Ethanol, 2-((2-hexyloxy)ethoxy)-; 2-((2-Hexyloxy)ethoxy)ethanol

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether?

CAS 112-59-4; molecular formula C10H22O3; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether known by?

Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether, 112-59-4, 2-(2-(hexyloxy)ethoxy)ethanol, Hexyl carbitol, Hexol carbitol, n-Hexyl carbitol.

Is Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H312, H318, H336, H319, H302.

What are the key physical properties of Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether?

Boiling Point: 498.4 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999); Boiling Point: 258 °C at 760 mm Hg; 192 °C at 100 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 259.1 °C; Boiling Point: 259.1 °C @760 [mm Hg].

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