2-Butoxyethanol, 98%

Name: 2-Butoxyethanol, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001960

About 2-Butoxyethanol, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Butoxyethanol in Synthesis grade, an industrial solvent registered under CAS number 111-76-2 at a purity of ≥98%. With the molecular formula C6H14O2, it has a molar mass of 118.17 g/mol. It is also known as Butyl glycol or EB Solvent.

In its supplied form it is a clear to colourless liquid. Reported physical data include a melting point of -75 °C and a density of 0.902 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Key uses span industrial reaction medium, paints and coatings thinning, cleaning and degreasing and paints, coatings and inks. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and paints and coatings.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 5 L and 190 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Industrial reaction medium
Paints & coatings thinning
Cleaning & degreasing
Paints, coatings & inks

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Butoxyethanol, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-001960
CAS Number	111-76-2
IUPAC name	2-butoxyethanol
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₄O₂
Molecular weight	118.17 g/mol
Exact mass	118.0994
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	≥98%
HSN code	29094300
InChIKey	POAOYUHQDCAZBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCOCCO
PubChem CID	8133

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Clear to colourless liquid
Melting point	-75 °C
Density	0.902 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	29.5 Å²
Synonyms	Butyl glycol, EB Solvent, Ethylene glycol butyl ether, Butyl cellosolve, Butoxyethanol, n-Butoxyethanol, Butyl oxitol, Dowanol EB, Glycol butyl ether, Ethanol, 2-butoxy-, 3-Oxa-1-heptanol, Gafcol EB

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P316, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

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

Other grades of CAS 111-76-2

GC

2-Butoxyethanol, for GC >98.5%

CAS: 111-76-2
Formula: C₆H₁₄O₂
MW: 118.17 g/mol

VQ-045848

AR / Puriss

2-Butoxyethanol, puriss GR 99%+

CAS: 111-76-2
Formula: C₆H₁₄O₂
MW: 118.17 g/mol

VQ-001961

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Butoxyethanol, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Butoxyethanol, 98% is 111-76-2. It is also known as Butyl glycol, EB Solvent, Ethylene glycol butyl ether.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Butoxyethanol, 98%?

2-Butoxyethanol, 98% has the molecular formula C6H14O2 and a molecular weight of 118.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-butoxyethanol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Butoxyethanol, 98% can I order?

We supply 2-Butoxyethanol, 98% in Synthesis (≥98%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 190 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Butoxyethanol, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Butoxyethanol, 98% 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 2-Butoxyethanol, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Butoxyethanol, 98% 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.