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Tetraethylene glycol, 99%
CAS: 112-60-7 | C8H18O5 | 194.227 g/mol
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Catalog number B23880.0F
also known as B23880-0F
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120.00
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2500 mL
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120.00
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS112-60-7
IUPAC Name2-{2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethan-1-ol
Molecular FormulaC8H18O5
InChI KeyUWHCKJMYHZGTIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOCCOCCOCCOCCO
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow
FormLiquid
Assay (GC)≥98.5%
CommentSpecification differs for U.S. and non-U.S. material where indicated
Refractive Index1.4575-1.4605 @ 20°C (non-U.S. specification)
Tetraethylene glycol is used as a solvent to dissolve water-insoluble compounds. It is employed as a nitrocellulose solvent, a plasticizer, a natural gas desiccant, a hydraulic fluid and in lacquers and coatings. Furthermore, it is used in the synthesis of tetraethylene glycol methacrylate monomer. It acts as a chemical intermediate and acts as a solvent for the manufacturing of inks and dyes. In addition, it serves as a coupling agent in the production of textile lubricants and formulations.
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
Tetraethylene glycol is used as a solvent to dissolve water-insoluble compounds. It is employed as a nitrocellulose solvent, a plasticizer, a natural gas desiccant, a hydraulic fluid and in lacquers and coatings. Furthermore, it is used in the synthesis of tetraethylene glycol methacrylate monomer. It acts as a chemical intermediate and acts as a solvent for the manufacturing of inks and dyes. In addition, it serves as a coupling agent in the production of textile lubricants and formulations.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, acetone, acetic acid, glycerin, pyridine, aldehydes, carbon tetrachloride and diethyl ether. Immiscible with oil, benzene, toluene, fat and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Tetraethylene glycol is used as a solvent to dissolve water-insoluble compounds. It is employed as a nitrocellulose solvent, a plasticizer, a natural gas desiccant, a hydraulic fluid and in lacquers and coatings. Furthermore, it is used in the synthesis of tetraethylene glycol methacrylate monomer. It acts as a chemical intermediate and acts as a solvent for the manufacturing of inks and dyes. In addition, it serves as a coupling agent in the production of textile lubricants and formulations.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, acetone, acetic acid, glycerin, pyridine, aldehydes, carbon tetrachloride and diethyl ether. Immiscible with oil, benzene, toluene, fat and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Lee, S.; Alexoff, D. L.; Shea, C.; Kim, D.; Schueller, M.; Fowler, J. S.; Qu, W. Tetraethylene glycol promoted two-step, one-pot rapid synthesis of indole-3-[1-11C]acetic acid. Tetrahedron Lett. 2015, 56 (3), 517-520.
- Kim, J. H.; Lee, J. H. Synthesis of spherical bismuth nanoparticles by two-step heating of tetraethylene glycol containing solid bismuth(III) carbonates. Mater. Chem. Phys. 2015, 153, 316-322.