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Diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether has a wide variety of applications in Chiral chemistry and green chemistry. It is also used in cosmetics. It is used as diluents and leveling agents in the manufacture of paints and in baking. It is also used in the manufacture of nitrocellulose. In brake fluid, it is used as an additive. It is used in the printing industry due to its slow evaporation rate. It is also used as a fixative for perfumes and antiseptics. It is used as an additive to prevent ice buildup in jet fuel.
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.
Diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether has a wide variety of applications in Chiral chemistry and green chemistry. It is also used in cosmetics. It is used as diluents and leveling agents in the manufacture of paints and in baking. It is also used in the manufacture of nitrocellulose. In brake fluid, it is used as an additive. It is used in the printing industry due to its slow evaporation rate. It is also used as a fixative for perfumes and antiseptics. It is used as an additive to prevent ice buildup in jet fuel.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethyl ether, ethanol acetone and benzene.
Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and light metals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -68°C |
Density | 0.967 |
Boiling Point | 230°C to 232°C |
Quantity | 1000 mL |
Flash Point | 100°C (212°F) |
Odor | Not Determined |
Refractive Index | 1.432 |
Linear Formula | HOCH2CH2OCH2CH2O(CH2)3CH3 |
Merck Index | 14,1557 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water,ethyl ether,ethanol acetone and benzene. |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10253162 | Certificate of Analysis | 26/11/2024 | A16068.AU,A16068.0J |
10240361 | Certificate of Analysis | 20/02/2024 | A16068.AU,A16068.0J |
10249329 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/01/2024 | A16068.AU,A16068.0J |
10242164 | Certificate of Analysis | 25/07/2022 | A16068.AU,A16068.0J |
E07N06 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | A16068.AU,A16068.0J |
Safety and Handling

- Diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether
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