Description

Ethylene Glycol Mono-tert-Butyl Ether is a high-purity, versatile glycol ether solvent. This compound is valued for its excellent solvency power for a wide range of resins and its favorable evaporation profile, making it a critical component in advanced formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the coatings, electronics, and specialty chemical industries for use as a coalescing agent, reaction solvent, and cleaning fluid.

Application

• Coatings & Inks: Acts as a coalescing agent and solvent in water-based and solvent-based paints, lacquers, and printing inks to improve film formation and flow properties.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used as a high-purity solvent in photoresist developers and as a cleaning agent for precision components.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a reaction medium and solvent in organic synthesis, particularly for reactions requiring a polar, aprotic environment.
• Industrial Cleaners: Formulated into heavy-duty degreasers and cleaners for metals and machinery due to its strong solvency for oils and greases.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a solvent and viscosity modifier to enhance the application and performance of various adhesive systems.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Employed as a carrier solvent in the formulation of pesticides and herbicides.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethylene Glycol Mono-tert-Butyl Ether
CAS No.	7580-85-0
Molecular Formula	C6H14O2
Molecular Weight	118.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butoxy)ethanol; Ethylene Glycol tert-Butyl Ether; EGMTBE; 2-tert-Butoxyethanol; tert-Butyl 2-hydroxyethyl ether; 1-tert-Butoxy-2-hydroxyethane; 2-Hydroxyethyl tert-butyl ether; 2-tert-Butyloxyethanol
EINECS	231-473-8

Quality Control

Every batch of Ethylene Glycol Mono-tert-Butyl Ether is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry specifications through rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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 prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 15
Density (20°C)	0.900 - 0.910 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.415

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