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Diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether has a wide variety of applications in Chiral chemistry and green chemistry. It is also used in cosmetics. It is used as diluents and leveling agents in the manufacture of paints and in baking. It is also used in the manufacture of nitrocellulose. In brake fluid, it is used as an additive. It is used in the printing industry due to its slow evaporation rate. It is also used as a fixative for perfumes and antiseptics. It is used as an additive to prevent ice buildup in jet fuel.
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Diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether has a wide variety of applications in Chiral chemistry and green chemistry. It is also used in cosmetics. It is used as diluents and leveling agents in the manufacture of paints and in baking. It is also used in the manufacture of nitrocellulose. In brake fluid, it is used as an additive. It is used in the printing industry due to its slow evaporation rate. It is also used as a fixative for perfumes and antiseptics. It is used as an additive to prevent ice buildup in jet fuel.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethyl ether, ethanol acetone and benzene.
Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and light metals.
Specifications
Melting Point
-68°C
Density
0.967
Boiling Point
230°C to 232°C
Quantity
1000 mL
Flash Point
100°C (212°F)
Odor
Not Determined
Refractive Index
1.432
Linear Formula
HOCH2CH2OCH2CH2O(CH2)3CH3
Merck Index
14,1557
Solubility Information
Miscible with water,ethyl ether,ethanol acetone and benzene.
Hazard Category
H319-H373
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P260-P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338-P314-P501c
EINECSNumber
203-961-6
RTECSNumber
KJ9100000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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