2-n-Butoxyethyl acetate, 98%

Description

CAS: 112-07-2 | C8H16O3 | 160.21 g/mol

2-n-Butoxyethyl acetate is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers, enamels, coating additives, epoxy resins, and varnishes. It is a film coalescing aid for polyvinyl acetate latex. Further, it stimulates the release of prostaglandin E(2), an arachidonic acid metabolite, in human epidermal keratinocytes. In addition to this, it serves as an ingredient in ink removers and spot removers.

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.

Applications
2-n-Butoxyethyl acetate is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers, enamels, coating additives, epoxy resins, and varnishes. It is a film coalescing aid for polyvinyl acetate latex. Further, it stimulates the release of prostaglandin E(2), an arachidonic acid metabolite, in human epidermal keratinocytes. In addition to this, it serves as an ingredient in ink removers and spot removers.

Solubility
Miscible with hydrocarbons and organic solvents. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 112-07-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 160.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00009457
• InChI Key: NQBXSWAWVZHKBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: butoxyethyl acetate, butyl glycol acetate, butylglycol acetate, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, 2-butoxyethanol acetate, butyl cellosolve acetate, ektasolve eb acetate, ethanol, 2-butoxy-, acetate, butylcelosolvacetat, 1-acetoxy-2-butoxyethane
• PubChem CID: 8160
• IUPAC Name: 2-butoxyethyl acetate
• SMILES: CCCCOCCOC(C)=O

• Melting Point: -64°C
• Density: 0.942
• Boiling Point: 191°C to 192°C
• Flash Point: 71°C (159°F)
• Odor: Fruit-like
• Refractive Index: 1.413
• Linear Formula: CH₃COOCH₂CH₂O(CH₂)₃CH₃
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Beilstein: 1756960
• Solubility Information: Miscible with hydrocarbons and organic solvents. Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 160.21
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-n-Butoxyethyl acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H312+H332
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H312-H332-H227 Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P261-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P312-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	203-933-3
RTECSNumber	KJ8925000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only