2-n-Butoxyethyl acetate, 98%

Product Code. 11367466

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L09515.0F

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
• Linear Formula: CH₃COOCH₂CH₂O(CH₂)₃CH₃
• Refractive Index: 1.413
• Quantity: 2500 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

Product Identifier

• 2-n-Butoxyethyl acetate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4

Hazard Statement

• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
• P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethylene glycol

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only