Butyl Carbitol

Butyl Carbitol

CAS Number:112‑34‑5

Synonyms:Butyl Carbitol; Butyl diglycol; Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether; BDG; DEG monobutyl ether

Chemical Formula:C₈H₁₈O₃

Molecular Weight:162.23 g/mol

Product Introduction

A colorless liquid with a mild, characteristic odor. A hydrophilic glycol ether used for its slow evaporation, solvency, and coupling properties in household, industrial, paint/coating, cleaning, and textile formulations.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Mild characteristic odor
Density @ 20 °C ≈0.9536–0.954 g/cm³
Melting Point ≈–68 °C
Boiling Point ≈230–231 °C
Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C ~0.01–0.03 mm Hg
Flash Point (CC) ~67–78 °C
Solubility Miscible with water & organics
Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ) ≈1.432
Vapor Density ≈5.6 × air

Applications

  • Solvent: paints, coatings, inks, textile processing
  • Detergents/Cleaners: household and industrial cleaning products
  • Chemical Intermediate: used in formulary and coupling in lacquers
  • Industrial uses:antifreeze, de‑icer, smoke/fog fluid, resin and polymer production

Safety Notes

  • Low toxicity but may irritate eyes (H319). NFPA 1-2-1. Not classified as VOC in some regulations. Use PPE and eyewash; store sealed in a cool ventilated area.

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