2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol
Synonyms: 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-ethano;2,2’-oxybis-ethanomonobutylether;-2-Butoxyethoxy;2-Bu-toxyethyl-2-hydroxyethylether;3,6-Dioxa-1-decanol;3,6-Dioxadecan-1-ol;3,6-Dioxadecanol;BuCb
CAS: 112-34-5
MF: C8H18O3
MW: 162.23
EINECS: 203-961-6
Melting point -68 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 231 °C(lit.)
density 0.967 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density 5.6 (vs air)
vapor pressure 30 mm Hg ( 130 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.432
Fp 212 °F
Water Solubility soluble
Merck 14,1557
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Chemical Properties colourless liquid with a mild odour
General Description Colorless liquid with a mild pleasant odor. Mixes with water.
Air & Water Reactions Oxidizes readily in air to form unstable peroxides that may explode spontaneously [Bretherick, 1979 p.151-154, 164]. Water soluble.