03351

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether

for surfactant analysis, ≥99.0%

• Synonym(s): 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol, BDG, Butyldiglycol
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃OCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 112-34-5
• Molecular Weight: 162.23
• Beilstein: 1739225
• EC Number: 203-961-6
• MDL number: MFCD00002881
• UNSPSC Code: 12164500
• PubChem Substance ID: 329747597
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: for surfactant analysis
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥99.0% (GC); ≥99.0%
• form: liquid
• impurities: ≤0.1% water
• refractive index: n20/D 1.432
• bp: 224-228 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.953 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CCCCOCCOCCO
• InChI: 1S/C8H18O3/c1-2-3-5-10-7-8-11-6-4-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3
• InChI key: OAYXUHPQHDHDDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Optimal Design of Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer Flooding under Low Salinity Environment: Research highlights the use of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether in enhancing the efficiency of enhanced oil recovery methods, particularly in low salinity environments. This application points to its potential in reducing the environmental footprint of oil extraction processes (Novriansyah A, et al., 2020).


• Bioaugmentation for treatment of full-scale diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DGBE) wastewater by Serratia sp. BDG-2: Demonstrates the solvents biodegradability and the potential for its removal from wastewater using specific bacterial strains, highlighting important environmental safety considerations (Chen M, et al., 2016).


• Diethylene glycol mono butyl ether concentrations in room air from application of cleaner formulations to hard surfaces: Examines the air quality implications of using diethylene glycol monobutyl ether in cleaning products, stressing the importance of monitoring and managing indoor air pollutants in industrial and domestic environments (Gibson WB, et al., 1991).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 210.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 99 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves