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Dibutyl Ether

Dibutyl Ether

CAS Number: 142-96-1

Molecular Formula: C8H18O

Hydrophobic Ether SolventHigh Thermal StabilityLow Water SolubilityNon polar ether solventISO 9001 Plant product

About Dibutyl Ether

Dibutyl Ether is a colorless, flammable organic solvent with a pleasant odor, widely used in chemical processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing. As a hydrophobic ether solvent, it offers excellent solubility for non-polar compounds and is used for Grignard reactions, extractions, and crystallization processes. It is ...

Dibutyl Ether Specifications

CAS Number
142-96-1
Molecular Formula
C8H18O
IUPAC Name
1-butoxybutane
Canonical SMILES
CCCC-O-CCCC
InChI Key
DURPTKYDGMDSBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H18O/c1-3-5-7-9-8-6-4-2/h3-8H2,1-2H3
EINECS Number
205-575-3
MDL Number
MFCD00008806
UNSPSC Code
12142200
eClass
38-12-06-01
HSN No
29091900
Appearance
Clear, colorless liquid
Boiling Point
142–144°C
Flash Point
30–35°C (closed cup)
Density
0.76 g/cm³ at 20°C
Solubility
Insoluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Odor
Mild ether-like
Refractive Index
1.400–1.405
Viscosity
~0.68 cP at 25°C
GHS Classification
Flammable Liquid: Category 3 Skin Irritant: Category 2 Eye Irritant: Category 2A
Hazard Statements
H226: Flammable liquid and vapor H315: Causes skin irritation H319: Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames P280: Wear protective gloves and eye protection P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES, rinse cautiously with water

Chemical Synthesis

Used as an anhydrous solvent for Grignard and organometallic reactions

API Manufacturing

Solvent in pharmaceutical intermediates and crystallization processes

Extraction Solvent

For hydrophobic natural products and specialty compounds

Coatings and Resins

Solvent carrier in certain industrial formulations

Highly Employed

For pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, agrochemical intermediates, and laboratory synthesis

Storage Conditions

Cool, dry, well-ventilated space. Keep away from oxidizing agents and ignition sources. Use explosion-proof electrical systems where stored

Stacking

2 drums high (proper ventilation required)

Packaging

HDPE or metal drums (200L), IBC totes (1000L), custom on request

Transport

UN regulated; containerized with proper fire hazard tags

Dibutyl Ether FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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US SDS · COA · TDS · Specification sheet

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