2-Butoxyethanol
TL;DR: 2-Butoxyethanol (CAS 111-76-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H14O2 and molecular weight 118.09938 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-butoxyethanol
Also Known As: 2-Butoxyethanol, Butoxyethanol, Butyl glycol, Butyl cellosolve, n-Butoxyethanol
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.09938 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 29.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 118.09938 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 8 |
| Complexity | 37.0 |
| Melting Point | -94 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 340 °F at 743 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.902 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 141 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.76 mmHg at 68 °F ; 0.88 mmHg at 77 °F; 300 mmHg at 284 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4198 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCCCOCCO |
| InChIKey | POAOYUHQDCAZBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 2-Butoxyethanol is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as coating, adhesive, and surface treatment formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 2-Butoxyethanol (CAS 111-76-2) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
2-Butoxyethanol (CAS 111-76-2) is a polymer intermediate with the molecular formula C6H14O2 and a molecular weight of 118.1 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.902 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as 2-Butoxyethanol and Butoxyethanol.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of 2-Butoxyethanol
Property Insights of 2-Butoxyethanol
The XLogP value of 0.8 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 2-Butoxyethanol. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 29.5 Ų, 2-Butoxyethanol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2-Butoxyethanol has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Butoxyethanol?
The CAS number of 2-Butoxyethanol is 111-76-2.
What is the molecular formula of 2-Butoxyethanol?
The molecular formula of 2-Butoxyethanol is C6H14O2.
What is the molecular weight of 2-Butoxyethanol?
The molecular weight of 2-Butoxyethanol is 118.09938 g/mol.
What are the applications of 2-Butoxyethanol?
2-Butoxyethanol is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as coating, adhesive, and surface treatment formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 2-Butoxyethanol (CAS 111-76-2) with custom synthesis...
Where can I buy 2-Butoxyethanol?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 2-Butoxyethanol?
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