2-Butoxyethanol is a colorless liquid solvent used in paints, coatings, cleaning products, and chemical formulations due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a solvent in the production of paints, coatings, and adhesives.
- Cleaning Products: Applied in household and industrial cleaners, degreasers, and detergents.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as a solvent in pharmaceutical formulations.
- Industrial Applications: Used in hydraulic fluids and as a dispersant in chemical processes.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
| Odor |
Mild, ether-like odor |
| Molecular Formula |
C6H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight |
118.18 g/mol |
| Boiling Point |
171.7 °C |
| Density |
0.921 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Miscible with water, alcohol, and most organic solvents |
| Flash Point |
60 °C |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, but should be kept away from heat, sparks, and open flames |