Alias: Diethylene glycol octyl ether Diethylene glycol monoctyl ether
English name: di(ethylene glycol) 2-ethylhexyl ether
CAS RN: 1559-36-0
Molecular formula: C12H26O3

Diethylene glycol monoctyl ether is a commonly used organic solvent and surfactant. The following is an introduction to the properties, uses, production methods and safety information of this substance:

Nature:
It appears as a colorless liquid with low volatility.
It has a relatively low solubility in water and is miscible with many organic solvents.
It has excellent surface activity properties and can reduce the surface tension between liquids.
It has excellent solubility and dispersing assistance.

Purpose:
As an organic solvent, it can be used in industries such as coatings, paints, cleaners, inks, resins, plastics, and textiles;
- Used for surfactants, it can be used in the preparation of emulsions and dispersants;
- As a medium in chemical reactions.