2-Butoxyethanol

CAS Number: 111-76-2

Molecular Formula: C6H14O2

Purity: 2-Butoxyethanol 99% purity

About 2-Butoxyethanol

2-Butoxyethanol (CAS 111-76-2) serves as a critical coupling agent and solvent in the formulation of high-performance water-based industrial coatings and surface cleaners, where General Industry purity 98% is the benchmark for US manufacturers aiming to balance VOC compliance with superior resin compatibility. Ethylene...

Synonyms

2-butoxyethanol
butylcellosolve
ethyleneglycol monobutyl ether
n-butoxyethanol
n-butoxyethanol sodium salt

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2-Butoxyethanol Specifications

CAS Number

111-76-2

Molecular Formula

C6H14O2

Molecular Weight

118.17 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2-butoxyethanol

Canonical SMILES

CCCCOCCO

InChI Key

POAOYUHQDCAZBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C6H14O2/c1-2-3-5-8-6-4-7/h7H,2-6H2,1H3

HSN No

29094300

CAS Number

111-76-2

Molecular Formula

C6H14O2

Molecular Weight

118.17 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2-butoxyethanol

Canonical SMILES

CCCCOCCO

InChI Key

POAOYUHQDCAZBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C6H14O2/c1-2-3-5-8-6-4-7/h7H,2-6H2,1H3

HSN No

29094300

melting_point

-94 °F (NTP, 1992)

boiling_point

340 °F at 743 mmHg (NTP, 1992)

solubility

greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)

density

0.902 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

logP

log Kow = 0.83

Molecular Weight

118.17 g/mol

Purity

2-Butoxyethanol 99% purity

Solvent for Coatings and Inks

A versatile glycol ether used in protective surface coatings like spray lacquers, enamels, varnishes, and latex paints to improve flow properties and extend drying times

Industrial and Household Cleaning Agent

A powerful degreaser and coupling agent utilized in glass cleaners, liquid soaps, and all-purpose sprays for its ability to dissolve both polar and non-polar substances like grease and oils

Petroleum Industry Processing Aid

A critical surfactant and mutual solvent used in hydraulic fracturing fluids, drilling stabilizers, and oil spill dispersants to lower surface tension and stabilize fluid mixtures

Chemical Intermediate

A functional building block employed in the synthesis of 2-butoxyethanol acetate and used as a resin solvent in the production of adhesives, sealants, and photographic solutions.