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2-Butoxyethanol
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | 2-Butoxyethanol |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether;Butyl cellosolve;EGBE |
| Chinese name | 乙二醇丁醚 |
| Chinese synonyms | 乙二醇单丁醚;2-丁氧基乙醇;丁基溶纤剂;防白水 |
| Chemical category | Glycol Ethers |
| CAS No. | 111-76-2 |
| EINECS No. | 203-905-0 |
| Molecular formula | C6H14O2 |
| Molecular weight | 118.17 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as acetic acid) ≤0.01%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10
Performance characteristics
Colorless liquid, soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Coating solvent, ink solvent, cleaning agent, paint stripper, pesticide solvent