Description

Dibutyl Ether is a versatile organic solvent and chemical intermediate with a clear, ethereal odor. Its primary value lies in its excellent solvency for a wide range of organic compounds, making it a critical component in industrial formulations and synthesis. This product is essential for manufacturers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical sectors seeking a reliable, high-purity solvent for extraction, reaction media, and formulation processes.

Application

• Industrial Solvent: Used as a reaction medium and extraction solvent in organic synthesis, particularly for Grignard reactions and other organometallic processes.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals, plasticizers, and surfactants.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Employed as a solvent in the purification and crystallization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a co-solvent or carrier in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in research and analytical laboratories for chromatography and as a general-purpose solvent.
• Fuel and Additive Component: Investigated for use as a cetane improver or oxygenate in diesel fuel formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibutyl Ether
CAS No.	142-96-1
Molecular Formula	C8H18O
Molecular Weight	130.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl Ether; 1-Butoxybutane; n-Butyl Ether; Dibutyl Oxide; Butane, 1,1'-oxybis-; Ether, Butyl; UN 1149
EINECS	205-575-3

Quality Control

Our Dibutyl Ether is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.399 - 1.401
Density (20°C)	0.768 - 0.772 g/mL
Boiling Point	140 - 142°C

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