2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol CAS 112-25-4
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Introduction
2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol, also known as ethylene glycol hexyl ether, is a colourless liquid with a slightly ethereal odour and a bitter taste, a density of 0.888 g/cm³ (at 20°C), a melting point of −45.1°C, a boiling point of 208.1°C (at atmospheric pressure), and a flash point of 91°C (open cup method). Its solubility in water at 20°C is 0.99%, while the solubility of water in this substance is 18.8%. It dissolves ethyl cellulose but does not dissolve cellulose acetate, polyvinyl acetate, and other similar substances.
Properties
| Name | 2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol, ethylene glycol hexyl ether | Viscosity (mPa·s, 20 ℃) | 5.2 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid | Heat of Vaporization (kJ/mol) | 47.3 |
| Density (g/mL, 20°C) | 0.8887 | Vapor Pressure (kPa, 20 ℃) | 0.013 |
| Melting Point ( ℃) | -50.1 | Vapor Pressure (kPa, 92 ℃) | 1.33 |
| Boiling Point (°C and atmospheric pressure) | 208.1 | Vapor Pressure (kPa, 126°C) | 6.667 |
| Boiling Point (℃, 0.15 mmHg) | 98–99 | Solubility | Solubility in water is 0.99% at 20℃; water solubility in ethylene glycol monohexyl ether is 18.8%. It can dissolve ethyl cellulose, but is insoluble in cellulose acetate, polyvinyl acetate, polymethyl methacrylate, etc. |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.431 | ||
| Flash Point (°C, Open cup) | 91 |
Application
Ethylene glycol hexyl ether is used as a solvent for lacquers, paints, resins, dyes, oils, and lubricants and is also used as a coupling and dispersing agent.
Package and Storage:
180 kg/drum
Store tightly closed in a dry, cool place
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