Description

Diethylene Glycol Bis(2-Chloroethyl) Ether is a versatile chlorinated polyether compound with significant utility as a chemical intermediate. Its bifunctional structure, featuring reactive chloroethyl groups, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in specialized chemical manufacturing. This product is primarily sought by industrial chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer sectors for research, development, and production applications.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of crown ethers, cryptands, and other complexing agents used in phase-transfer catalysis and ion-selective membranes.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Utilized in the development and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug delivery systems, where its ether linkages and reactive sites are incorporated into target molecules.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed as a building block for creating herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators, contributing to the development of new formulations.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings to impart specific chemical resistance or physical properties.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel organic compounds.
• Surface Active Agent Production: Can be involved in the synthesis of specialty surfactants and emulsifiers for niche industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethylene Glycol Bis(2-Chloroethyl) Ether
CAS No.	638-56-2
Molecular Formula	C8H16Cl2O3
Molecular Weight	231.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-[Oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy)]bis[1-chloroethane]; 1-Chloro-2-[2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethoxy]ethane; Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether of diethylene glycol; Diethylene glycol dichloroethyl ether; 2,2'-Dichlorodiethyl ether of diethylene glycol; Diglycol bis(2-chloroethyl) ether; 1,5-Bis(2-chloroethoxy)-3-oxapentane
EINECS	211-350-8

Quality Control

Our Diethylene Glycol Bis(2-Chloroethyl) Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is 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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.458 - 1.462
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	1.180 - 1.190

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