Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether

Name: Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether
SKU: ACM112732
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Catalog NumberACM112732

CAS Number112-73-2

CategoryPlastic Additives; Plasticizers

Synonyms

Bis(2-butoxyethyl) ether

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

218.33

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

256 °C

Melting Point

-60 °C

Flash Point

243 °F

Purity

98%+

Density

0.885 g/mL

Solubility

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

Application

Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether is a versatile solvent presented as a clear, colorless to yellowish liquid. Its primary purpose is to enable efficient extraction and refining processes, particularly in the extraction of precious metals and gold refining. This solvent also plays a critical role in facilitating Grignard reactions, contributing to its applications in decorative inks for ceramics and digital printing. Furthermore, it finds utility in a variety of advanced fields including electrochemistry, gas absorption, and as an extractant or high boiling reaction medium. Beyond industrial processes, it serves significant roles in fuel production, lubricant formulation, the textile industry, and even in the pharmaceutical sector.

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EC Number

204-001-9

Exact Mass

218.18819469

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