CAS 112-73-2 Bis(2-butoxyethyl) Ether - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Bis(2-butoxyethyl) Ether

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Catalog Number

ACM112732-1

CAS Number

112-73-2

Product Name

Bis(2-butoxyethyl) Ether

Structure

Category

Plasticizers

Description

Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether is a colorless liquid. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999);Liquid

IUPAC Name

1-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]butane

Molecular Weight

218.33g/mol

Molecular Formula

C12H26O3

Canonical SMILES

CCCCOCCOCCOCCCC

InChI

InChI=1S/C12H26O3/c1-3-5-7-13-9-11-15-12-10-14-8-6-4-2/h3-12H2,1-2H3

InChI Key

KZVBBTZJMSWGTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

493 °F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992);256.0 °C

Melting Point

-76 °F (NTP, 1992);-60.0 °C

Flash Point

245 °F (NTP, 1992)

Density

0.885 (USCG, 1999)

Solubility

less than 1 mg/mL at 72° F (NTP, 1992);0.01 M

Application

Bis(2-butoxyethyl) Ether is a versatile clear to yellowish liquid primarily used as a solvent in various industrial processes. It plays a crucial role in the extraction of precious metals and assists in Grignard reactions. Additionally, it serves as an effective solvent in gold refining and the production of decorative and digital inks, especially for ceramics. Beyond these applications, it is valuable in electrochemistry, gas absorption, and as an extractant and high boiling reaction medium. The utility of Bis(2-butoxyethyl) Ether extends to industries related to fuel, lubricants, textiles, and medicine, highlighting its importance across multiple sectors.

Complexity

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

204-001-9

Exact Mass

218.188195g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

Log P

1.92 (LogP)

Monoisotopic Mass

218.188195g/mol