Alias: Ethylene glycol monoctyl ether Octyl glycol ether
English name: 2-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]ethanol
CAS RN: 1559-35-9
Molecular formula:
C10H22O2
Ethylene Glycol Monoisoctyl Ether is an organic solvent. The following is an introduction to some properties, uses, production methods and safety information of ethylene glycol monoisooctyl ether:
Nature:
- Appearance and physical state: Ethylene glycol monoisooctyl ether is a colorless liquid.
- Solubility: It is soluble in most organic solvents, such as alcohols, ketones and ethers, and is also miscible with water.
- Flammability: Ethylene glycol monoisooctane ether has low volatility and a relatively low flash point, but it is flammable at high temperatures.
Purpose:
- As a solvent: Ethylene glycol monoisooctyl ether has excellent solubility and volatility and is commonly used as a solvent and diluent, especially in the chemical industry fields such as coatings, inks, cleaners and surfactants.
- Process auxiliary agent: Ethylene glycol monoisooctyl ether can be used as an additive for dyes and textile dyes, further enhancing the dispersibility and coloring effect of pigments.