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2-n-Butoxyethanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
CAS: 111-76-2 | C6H14O2 | 118.18 g/mol
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Catalog number A17976.0D
also known as A17976-0D
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Chemical Identifiers
IUPAC Name2-butoxyethan-1-ol
Molecular FormulaC6H14O2
InChI KeyPOAOYUHQDCAZBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCCOCCO
Molecular Weight (g/mol)118.18
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)Clear colorless
FormLiquid
Assay (GC)≥98.5%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Refractive Index1.4180-1.4220 @ 20?C
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Used in industry for degreasing and detergent applications.2-n-Butoxyethanol is used in the industry for degreasing and detergent applications. It acts as a surfactant in domestic and industrial products. It is an active component of fracturing fluids, drilling stabilizers and oil slick dispersants. It is also used as a solvent for paints, surface coatings, cleaning products and inks. Further, it is employed as a food additive, antimicrobial agent, defoamer, stabilizer and adhesive. In addition to this, it is used as a whiteboard cleaner, liquid soap, cosmetic, dry cleaning solution, lacquer, varnishe and latex paint.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Used in industry for degreasing and detergent applications.2-n-Butoxyethanol is used in the industry for degreasing and detergent applications. It acts as a surfactant in domestic and industrial products. It is an active component of fracturing fluids, drilling stabilizers and oil slick dispersants. It is also used as a solvent for paints, surface coatings, cleaning products and inks. Further, it is employed as a food additive, antimicrobial agent, defoamer, stabilizer and adhesive. In addition to this, it is used as a whiteboard cleaner, liquid soap, cosmetic, dry cleaning solution, lacquer, varnishe and latex paint.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethyl alcohol, ethyl ether, acetone, n-heptane benzene, mineral oil, aromatic paraffin and halogenated hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride.
Notes
Excellent Hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB).Air and light sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, metals, aluminum and alkalies.
Used in industry for degreasing and detergent applications.2-n-Butoxyethanol is used in the industry for degreasing and detergent applications. It acts as a surfactant in domestic and industrial products. It is an active component of fracturing fluids, drilling stabilizers and oil slick dispersants. It is also used as a solvent for paints, surface coatings, cleaning products and inks. Further, it is employed as a food additive, antimicrobial agent, defoamer, stabilizer and adhesive. In addition to this, it is used as a whiteboard cleaner, liquid soap, cosmetic, dry cleaning solution, lacquer, varnishe and latex paint.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethyl alcohol, ethyl ether, acetone, n-heptane benzene, mineral oil, aromatic paraffin and halogenated hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride.
Notes
Excellent Hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB).Air and light sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, metals, aluminum and alkalies.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Hayes, R. W.; Unocic, R. R.; Nasrollahzadeh, M. Creep Deformation of Allvac 718Plus. Metall. Mater. Trans. A 2015, 46 (1), 218-228.
- Llewellyn, G. T.; Dorman, F.; Westland, J. L.; Yoxtheimer, D.; Grieve, P.; Sowers, T.; Humston-Fulmer, E.; Brantley, S. L. Evaluating a groundwater supply contamination incident attributed to Marcellus Shale gas development. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 2015, 112 (20), 6325-6330.