Description

2-Butoxyethyl Acetate is a high-purity glycol ether acetate solvent with excellent solvency properties. This compound is valued for its ability to dissolve a wide range of resins and polymers while offering a favorable evaporation rate and low toxicity profile. It is a critical component for formulators in the coatings, inks, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking reliable performance and regulatory compliance.

Application

• Coatings & Paints: Acts as a coalescing agent and active solvent in water-based and solvent-based architectural, industrial, and automotive coatings to improve film formation, flow, and gloss.
• Inks & Printing: Serves as a solvent in flexographic, gravure, and screen printing inks, providing good pigment wetting and controlled drying times.
• Industrial Cleaners & Degreasers: Used in formulations for heavy-duty cleaners, degreasers, and paint strippers due to its effectiveness against oils, greases, and cured paints.
• Chemical Synthesis & Intermediates: Employed as a solvent or reagent in organic synthesis and as a building block for more complex chemical products.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a solvent to adjust viscosity and drying characteristics in adhesive and sealant formulations.
• Metal Working Fluids: Incorporated as a coupling agent and solvent in some specialty metalworking fluid concentrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butoxyethyl Acetate
CAS No.	112-07-2
Molecular Formula	C8H16O3
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl Glycol Acetate; Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate; 2-Butoxyethanol Acetate; Butoxyethyl Acetate; EGBEA; BGA; Acetic Acid 2-Butoxyethyl Ester; Butyl Cellosolve Acetate
EINECS	203-933-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Butoxyethyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, color, acidity, and water content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 15
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.01 %
Density at 20°C	0.940 - 0.944 g/mL
Refractive Index at 20°C	1.419 - 1.423

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