Butyl carbitol, 99%

Name: Butyl carbitol, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001980

About Butyl carbitol, 99%

Butyl carbitol is an industrial solvent (Synthesis grade) carrying the CAS registry number 112-34-5 at a purity of 99%. The compound has the formula C8H18O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 162.23 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol. Alternative names: Diethylene glycol butyl ether and Butoxydiglycol.

The material typically appears as a colourless liquid. Literature values give a density of 0.967 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for industrial reaction medium, paints and coatings thinning and cleaning and degreasing. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and paints and coatings.

Available in 500 mL, 5 L and 200 kg packs, Butyl carbitol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Industrial reaction medium
Paints & coatings thinning
Cleaning & degreasing

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Butyl carbitol, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-001980
CAS Number	112-34-5
IUPAC name	2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₈O₃
Molecular weight	162.23 g/mol
Exact mass	162.1256
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29094300
InChIKey	OAYXUHPQHDHDDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCOCCOCCO
PubChem CID	8177

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Density	0.967 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	38.7 Å²
Synonyms	Diethylene glycol butyl ether, Butoxydiglycol, Butyl diglycol, Butyl dioxitol, Butyl digol, Glycol ether DB, Dowanol DB, Butoxyethoxyethanol, Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-, Jeffersol db, Ektasolve DB, Butoxydiethylene glycol

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

Other grades of CAS 112-34-5

Synthesis

2-Butoxyethoxy ethanol, 99%+

CAS: 112-34-5
Formula: C₈H₁₈O₃
MW: 162.23 g/mol

VQ-001962

Puriss

Butyl carbitol, puriss, 99%+

CAS: 112-34-5
Formula: C₈H₁₈O₃
MW: 162.23 g/mol

VQ-010030

Synthesis

Diethylene glycol butyl ether, 99%

CAS: 112-34-5
Formula: C₈H₁₈O₃
MW: 162.23 g/mol

VQ-010040

Puriss

Diethylene glycol butyl ether, puriss, 99%+

CAS: 112-34-5
Formula: C₈H₁₈O₃
MW: 162.23 g/mol

VQ-010041

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Butyl carbitol, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Butyl carbitol, 99% is 112-34-5. It is also known as Diethylene glycol butyl ether, Butoxydiglycol, Butyl diglycol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Butyl carbitol, 99%?

Butyl carbitol, 99% has the molecular formula C8H18O3 and a molecular weight of 162.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Butyl carbitol, 99% can I order?

We supply Butyl carbitol, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 200 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Butyl carbitol, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Butyl carbitol, 99% 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 Butyl carbitol, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Butyl carbitol, 99% 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.