Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether
[CAS 112-73-2]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ether
• Name: Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether
• Synonyms: Dibutyldiglycol; Bis(2-butoxyethyl)ether; Dibutyl carbitol
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₆O₃
• Molecular Weight: 218.33
• CAS Registry Number: 112-73-2
• EC Number: 204-001-9

Properties

• Density: 0.885
• Melting point: -60 °C
• Boiling point: 256 °C
• Refractive index: 1.4225-1.4245
• Flash point: 101 °C
• Water solubility: 0.3 g/100 mL (20 °C)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361