Butyl Glycol (2-Butoxyethanol )

Butyl glycol is an organic solvent that can also be called by other names such as mono butyl ether glycol, which is a neutral liquid from the glycol ether family. This chemical participates as an initiator in many chemical reactions and is used as a solvent in the ink industry, coatings, and the food industry as a widely used additive. Shanghai Chemex is one of the most reputable manufacturers of this chemical in the world; In the following, we will get more acquainted with the physical and chemical properties and applications of this material.

Physical and Chemical Properties of Butyl Glycol:

The appearance of this chemical compound is a clear liquid that has a mild odor. It has a lower density than water and is very similar in chemical properties to ethylene glycol. Butyl glycol is a chemically adsorbent and a good solvent for resins and paraffin; The most important physical and chemical properties of this compound can be summarized in the following table:

Name	Butyl glycol
Molecular weight (g/mol)	118.17
Density (kg/m³)	900
Viscosity (CP)	2.9
Melting point (°C)	-77
Boiling point (°C)	171
PH	7
Solubility in water	Miscible (in most organic solvents)
Chemical Structure Depiction

Production Process of Butyl Glycol:

The production of this substance can usually be done by two methods, in the first method, this chemical is produced by butanol and ethylene oxide reaction, in the other method butyl glycol can also be produced by the reaction of butanol and chloroethane.

C₂H₄O + C₄H₉OH → C₄H₉OC₂H₄OH

In the industrial method, this solvent can be produced by the reaction of ethylene glycol and butyraldehyde in a reactor with a palladium catalyst. In recent years, the production of this substance in the world has increased so much that it is estimated that the annual production of this solvent is about 200 to 500 thousand tons.

Butyl Glycol Uses:

Butyl glycol has two ether and one alcohol in its structure, this unique structure makes butyl glycol very soluble in aqueous or even non-aqueous solutions.

This solvent has good properties that have greatly expanded its applications. Here are the most important applications of this colorless liquid:

• The chemical structure of butyl glycol makes it a degreaser and is widely used in the production of detergents. This material is precisely used in the production of various varnishes, soaps, and waterless cleaning solutions.
• in the oil and gas industry and deep oil wells, this solvent can be used to connect water to oil. This organic solvent is a type of surfactant that is used in drilling operations in oil wells.

•  In the paint industry, the use of butyl glycol helps to increase the quality of the dyes produced. Creating a lubricating effect and reducing the drying time of the paint is one of the advantages of using this solvent in the paint industry. like Butyl Di Glycol
• Butyl glycol is used as a raw material to produce acetate. It is also used as a raw material for the production of plasticizers with phthalic anhydride reactions.
• This organic compound is used in the food industry as a disinfectant to clean products and used in industrial and commercial surface cleaners.

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Is Butyl Glycol Hazardous?

Butyl glycol is relatively toxic and when working it should take into account all safety factors such as wearing goggles, special clothing, and masks. This substance is not considered an important environmental pollutant and does not have biological accumulation. The most important method of excretion of butyl glycol is burning.

Transporting and Storage:

use a cool and dry place to store this chemical away from heat and direct sunlight.