⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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.
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
IUPAC Name
2-butoxyethanol
Molekulyar formula
C6H14O2
Molekulyar og‘irlik
118.18 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
CCCCOCCO
InChIKey
POAOYUHQDCAZBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H227 Combustible liquid
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H310 Fatal in contact with skin
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370 Causes damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.