Ethylene glycol mono-tert-butyl ether
Ethylene Glycol Mono-tert-Butyl Ether (CAS No. 7580-85-0), also known as 2-tert-Butoxyethanol, Ethylene Glycol tert-Butyl Ether (ETB), and tert-Butyl Cellosolve, is a high-performance glycol ether solvent with the molecular formula C₆H₁₄O₂. This versatile chemical intermediate combines excellent solvency, low volatility, and good compatibility with water and organic solvents, making it widely used in coatings, paints, inks, cleaners, adhesives, electronics, and industrial formulations.
Due to its balanced hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, it provides outstanding performance as a coalescing agent, coupling solvent, and formulation additive. It helps improve flow, leveling, stability, and cleaning efficiency in various industrial applications, including water-based coatings, surface treatment products, and specialty chemical formulations. Its strong solvency profile makes it an attractive alternative solvent for manufacturers seeking reliable performance and optimized formulation flexibility.
Tech Specs:
Ethylene glycol mono-tert -butyl ether: 99.0%min
Ethylene glycol bis-tert-butyl ether: 0.5%max
Water: 0.05%max
Hazen: 15max
Acidity: 0.01%max
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Key Functions and Applications
– Chemical Identity: Ethylene Glycol Mono-tert-butyl Ether, also known as **2-tert-Butoxyethanol** or **tert-Butyl Cellosolve**, is a colorless organic liquid with the molecular formula **C₆H₁₄O₂** and a molecular weight of approximately **118.18 g/mol**.
– Organic Synthesis Intermediate: This compound is used as a versatile intermediate and building block in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, medicinal chemistry, and specialty chemical development.
– Pharmaceutical Research Applications: It can be used in the preparation of selected pharmaceutical intermediates, including compounds researched as **NPY5 receptor antagonists** and intermediates associated with **PDE5 inhibitor development**.
– Solvent and Co-Solvent Function:Due to its ether and hydroxyl groups, Ethylene Glycol Mono-tert-butyl Ether may provide useful solvency and compatibility in laboratory formulations, chemical reaction systems, coatings research, and specialty product development.
– Laboratory and Industrial Research Use: It is suitable for laboratory-scale synthesis, process development, analytical research, and formulation studies. As a flammable chemical, it should be handled by trained professionals in a well-ventilated area with appropriate protective equipment and in accordance with the latest SDS and local regulations.
Product Name: Ethylene glycol mono-tert-butyl ether
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