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2-Butoxyethanol

2-بوتوكسي إيثانول · Ethylenglycolmonobutylether · ۲-بوتوکسیاتانول · 2-ब्यूटॉक्सीइथेनाल · 2-ブトキシエタノール · Бутилгликоль · 2-Butoksietanol · 乙二醇单丁醚 · 2-Bütoksietanol

Structure of 2-Butoxyethanol
CAS111-76-2
EC203-905-0
UN2810
FormulaC6H14O2
Molar mass118.17 g/mol
LEL1.1 % vol
UEL12.7 % vol
Flash point61 °C
Autoignition temperature238 °C
Temperature classT3
Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1)4.08
GHSDanger · H302, H315, H319, H331

2-butoxyethanol is a primary alcohol that is ethanol in which one of the methyl hydrogens is replaced by a butoxy group. A high-boiling (171C) colourless liquid, it is used as a solvent for paints and inks, as well as in some dry cleaning solutions. Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether appears as a colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant odor. Less dense than water. Flash point 160 °F.

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