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2-Butoxyethanol

2-butoxyethanol is a primary alcohol that is ethanol in which one of the methyl hydrogens is replaced by a butoxy group. A high-boiling (171C) colourless liquid, it is...

CAS Number
111-76-2
Molecular Formula
C6H14O2
Molecular Weight
118.17
Purity / Grade
AR Grade
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Packing / Packaging
1 liter
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Specifications

IUPAC Name
2-butoxyethanol
Synonyms
2-Butoxyethanol, 111-76-2, Butyl glycol, Butyl cellosolve, Butoxyethanol, ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER, Ethylene glycol butyl ether, n-Butoxyethanol, Butyl oxitol, Dowanol EB, Glycol butyl ether, Ethanol, 2-butoxy-, 3-Oxa-1-heptanol, Gafcol EB, Jeffersol eb, Glycol ether eb, Ektasolve EB, O-Butyl ethylene glycol, BUCS, Chimec NR, 2-Butoxy-1-ethanol, 2-n-Butoxyethanol, Butyl cellu-sol, EGBE
Appearance
clear Liquid
SMILES
CCCCOCCO
InChI Key
POAOYUHQDCAZBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Uses & applications

Usage notes

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Applications

Reference context: 2-butoxyethanol is a primary alcohol that is ethanol in which one of the methyl hydrogens is replaced by a butoxy group.
Solvent cleaning, extraction, thinning, degreasing, lab preparation, and formulation enquiries where purity and evaporation profile are important.
Relevant for laboratories, coatings, inks, resin work, surface preparation, and industrial maintenance after compatibility review.

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Product description

2-butoxyethanol is a primary alcohol that is ethanol in which one of the methyl hydrogens is replaced by a butoxy group. A high-boiling (171C) colourless liquid, it is used as a solvent for paints and inks, as well as in some dry cleaning solutions. It has a role as a protic solvent. It is a primary alcohol and a glycol ether.

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Molecular structure
2-Butoxyethanol molecular structure
Frequently asked questions
What is 2-Butoxyethanol and where is it supplied?

CAS Number: 111-76-2. Grade: AR Grade. Available in Pakistan | Origin: korea. Serving areas include Pakistan.

What are the main applications of 2-Butoxyethanol?

Reference context: 2-butoxyethanol is a primary alcohol that is ethanol in which one of the methyl hydrogens is replaced by a butoxy group. Solvent cleaning, extraction, thinning, degreasing, lab preparation, and.

How can buyers request a quote for 2-Butoxyethanol?

Use the quote or enquiry action on this page to send a Pakistan market enquiry directly: https://waterchemicalssolution.com/enquiry-portal/?enquiry_mode=physical&resource_id=49424&product_name=2-Butoxyethanol&type=Chemical&cas_number=111-76-2&grade=AR%20Grade&market=Pakistan%20|%20Origin:%20korea&serving_areas=Pakistan