Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether

Name: Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050662

About Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether

Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (CAS 1559-34-8) is an alcohol building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C12H26O5, corresponding to a molecular weight of 250.33 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-[2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol. Common synonyms include Butyltetraglycol and butyl tetraglycol.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
Catalogue No.	VQ-050662
CAS Number	1559-34-8
IUPAC name	2-[2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₂₆O₅
Molecular weight	250.33 g/mol
Exact mass	250.178
InChIKey	MXVMODFDROLTFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCOCCOCCOCCOCCO
PubChem CID	73791

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 5
TPSA	57.2 Å²
Synonyms	Butyltetraglycol, butyl tetraglycol, Butyltetraglycol ether, Butoxytetraethylene glycol, 3,6,9,12Tetraoxahexadecan1ol, Tetraethyleneglycol monobutyl ether TetraBE, 2-{2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethan-1-ol, butoxytetraglycol, Butycenol 40

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether?

The CAS Registry Number of Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether is 1559-34-8. It is also known as Butyltetraglycol, butyl tetraglycol, Butyltetraglycol ether.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether?

Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether has the molecular formula C12H26O5 and a molecular weight of 250.33 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-[2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether can I order?

We supply Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether?

Yes. Every lot of Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether be shipped internationally?

Yes. Tetraethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.