CAS 112-73-2: Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether

Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether is an organic compound that is used as a solvent. It can be found in many items including paints, lacquers, enamels, and varnishes. Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether is a colorless liquid with a faint sweet odor. It has good thermal stability and low toxicity. The complexation of diethylene glycol dibutyl ether with magnesium salt and the formation of stable complexes is due to the hydroxyl groups on the diethylene glycol molecule. This reaction mechanism can be explained by the formation of hydrogen bonds between the magnesium ion and the oxygen atoms on the diethylene glycol molecule. Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether reacts with water to form diethylene glycol monobutyl ether and ethoxyethanol. X-ray crystal structures reveal that it contains nitrogen atoms.

Bis(2-Butoxyethyl) Ether

1-(2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)butane

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Extraction of precious metalsDiethylene glycol dibutyl ether is used as a solvent in Grignard reactions. It is also used as solvents in gold refining, decorative inks for ceramics and digital inks. It finds application in electrochemistry, gas absorption, extractant and high boiling reaction medium. It is also used in fuel, lubricant, textile and medicine. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.