Description

Ethylene Glycol tert-Butylethyl Ether is a high-purity glycol ether solvent with a unique branched alkyl structure. This compound matters for formulators seeking a solvent with favorable evaporation rates, good coupling ability, and excellent solvency for resins and oils. Industries that need it include coatings, inks, cleaning formulations, and chemical synthesis where it acts as a versatile intermediate or performance additive. Its balanced properties make it suitable for demanding applications requiring reliable material consistency.

Application

• As a coalescing agent and solvent in high-performance industrial and automotive coatings.
• As a key component in ink formulations for printing, contributing to viscosity control and film formation.
• As an active solvent and coupling agent in industrial and institutional cleaning products.
• As a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing ether functionalities.
• As a component in hydraulic and brake fluids for its lubricity and thermal stability.
• As a processing aid in the manufacture of polymers and resins.
• In specialty degreasers and metalworking fluids for its solvency power.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylene Glycol tert-Butylethyl Ether
CAS No.	51422-54-9
Molecular Formula	C8H18O2
Molecular Weight	146.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butoxy)ethanol; Ethanol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-; 2-tert-Butoxyethanol; EGtBE; Ethylene glycol mono-tert-butyl ether; 1-tert-Butoxy-2-hydroxyethane; tert-Butyl 2-hydroxyethyl ether; NSC 88411
EINECS	257-189-1

Quality Control

Our Ethylene Glycol tert-Butylethyl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%
Color (APHA)	≤ 15
Density at 20°C	0.895 - 0.905 g/mL
Refractive Index at 20°C	1.415 - 1.420

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