Description

Triethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether is a high-purity, versatile glycol ether solvent with excellent solvency and coupling properties. This compound is valued for its ability to dissolve a wide range of materials while offering favorable evaporation rates and low toxicity profiles. It is a critical intermediate and formulation component for industries including coatings, inks, cleaning products, and chemical synthesis, where performance and reliability are paramount.

Application

• Coatings & Inks: Acts as a coalescing agent and solvent in water-based and solvent-based formulations, improving film formation, flow, and leveling.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Used as a coupling solvent in heavy-duty degreasers, floor cleaners, and hard surface cleaners for enhanced grease and soil removal.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate and reaction solvent in the production of specialty chemicals, plasticizers, and resins.
• Metalworking Fluids: Incorporated as a coupling agent and lubricity additive in cutting oils, drawing compounds, and rust preventatives.
• Printing & Dyeing: Functions as a solvent and leveling agent in textile dyeing and printing pastes to ensure uniform color application.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Enhances the solubility of polymers and improves the open time and adhesion properties of various adhesive systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
CAS No.	143-22-6
Molecular Formula	C10H22O4
Molecular Weight	206.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol; Butoxytriglycol; BTG; Triethylene Glycol Butyl Ether; Triethylene Glycol n-Butyl Ether; Butyl Triglycol; Butyltrioxitol; Ethanol, 2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]-; EINECS 205-592-6
EINECS	205-592-6

Quality Control

Our Triethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%
Color (APHA)	≤ 30
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.980 - 0.995
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.438 - 1.442

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.