Description
Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether (CAS No. 112-59-4) is a high-purity glycol ether solvent with the molecular formula C10H22O3 and IUPAC name 2-(2-hexoxyethoxy)ethanol. This versatile chemical is widely used in industrial and laboratory applications due to its excellent solvency properties, moderate evaporation rate, and compatibility with a broad range of resins, oils, and organic compounds. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild odor, making it suitable for formulations requiring low volatility and high stability. Ideal for use in coatings, inks, cleaning agents, and specialty chemical synthesis, this product is rigorously tested to ensure consistency and performance. Available in various packaging options to meet your research or production needs.
Properties
- CAS Number: 112-59-4
- Complexity: 86.2
- IUPAC Name: 2-(2-hexoxyethoxy)ethanol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C10H22O3/c1-2-3-4-5-7-12-9-10-13-8-6-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3
- InChI Key: GZMAAYIALGURDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- LogP: log Kow = 1.70
- Exact Mass: 190.15689456
- Molecular Formula: C10H22O3
- Molecular Weight: 190.28
- SMILES: CCCCCCOCCOCCO
- Topological: 38.7
- Monoisotopic Mass: 190.15689456
- Physical Description: Diethylene glycol n-hexyl ether is a water-white liquid.
- Color/Form: Water-white liquid
- Boiling Point: 498.4 °F at 760 mmHg
- Melting Point: -27.4 °F
- Flash Point: 285 °F
- Solubility: In water, 17,000 mg/L at 20 °C
- Density: 0.9346 at 68 °F – Less dense than water; will float
- Vapor Density: Relative vapor density : 6.6
- Vapor Pressure: 0.000503 [mmHg]
- Viscosity: 8.6 cP at 20 °C
- Surface Tension: 29.6 dynes/cm at 20 °C
- Synonyms: Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether, 112-59-4, 2-(2-Hexyloxyethoxy)ethanol, 2-(2-(hexyloxy)ethoxy)ethanol, Hexol carbitol, Hexyl carbitol, n-Hexyl carbitol, n-Hexoxyethoxyethanol, 3,6-Dioxadodecanol-1, Ethanol, 2-[2-(hexyloxy)ethoxy]-, Hexylkarbitol, Diethylene glycol n-hexyl ether, DIETHYLENE GLYCOL HEXYL ETHER, Hexylkarbitol [Czech], Diethylene glycol mono(n-hexyl) ether, Ethanol, 2-((2-hexyloxy)ethoxy)-, NSC 403666, 2-((2-Hexyloxy)ethoxy)ethanol, 2-[2-(hexyloxy)ethoxy]ethanol, HSDB 5571, 3,6-Dioxa-1-dodecanol, Diethylene glycol mono-n-hexyl ether, EINECS 203-988-3, Ethanol, 2-(2-(hexyloxy)ethoxy)-, Z6X09N6YJL, Ethanol, 2-(2-(2-hexyloxy)ethoxy)-, BRN 1743959, CCRIS 8863, AI3-00301, NSC-403666, EC 203-988-3, 4-01-00-02396 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), 2-((2-HEXYLOXY)ETHOXY)ETHANOL [HSDB], Ethanol, 2-[(2-hexyloxy)ethoxy]-, DEGHE, nHexyl carbitol, nHexoxyethoxyethanol, 3,6Dioxadodecanol1, ETHANOL, 2-, 2((2Hexyloxy)ethoxy)ethanol, Diethylene glycol nhexyl ether, Ethanol, 2((2hexyloxy)ethoxy), Ethanol, 2(2(2hexyloxy)ethoxy), Diethylene glycol mono(nhexyl) ether, 203-988-3, 2-(2-hexoxyethoxy)ethanol, Hexyldiglycol, C6E2, MFCD00010703, DTXSID4026921, DTXCID406921, 2-(2-hexyloxyethoxy)ethan-1-ol, CAS-112-59-4, Di(ethylene glycol) hexyl ether, UNII-Z6X09N6YJL, Diethylene glycol-monohexyl ether, Ucar Filmer EHC, SCHEMBL24452, WLN: Q2O2O6, diethyleneglycol monohexyl ether, SCHEMBL1998654, 2-(2-hexyloxy-ethoxy)-ethanol, CHEMBL2131110, GZMAAYIALGURDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-, Tox21_202146, Tox21_303108, NSC403666, SBB060179, AKOS015903580, Di(ethylene glycol) hexyl ether, 95%, Di(ethylene glycol) hexyl ether, 97%, HY-W133950, SB83835, Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether, 96%, NCGC00164133-01, NCGC00164133-02, NCGC00257046-01, NCGC00259695-01, BS-42440, DB-041101, 2-propanol,1-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]-, D0501, NS00008688, ST51046411, F71191, Q27295083, Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether, purum, >=95.0% (GC), InChI=1/C10H22O3/c1-2-3-4-5-7-12-9-10-13-8-6-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3
Application
Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether is commonly employed as a solvent in industrial coatings and inks due to its balanced evaporation rate and solvency power. It serves as an effective coupling agent in household and industrial cleaning formulations, enhancing the removal of oils and greases. Researchers also utilize it in chemical synthesis and as a stabilizer in specialty formulations requiring glycol ether properties.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P317, P321, P337+P317, P362+P364, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Eye Dam. 1 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (24.4%)
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