- Production:
- Butyl Glycol (BG), also known as 2-Butoxyethanol, is produced through the reaction of ethylene oxide with butanol. It is a colorless liquid with a mild ether-like odor and exhibits high solubility in water and organic solvents.
- Applications:
- Chemical Industry: Used as a solvent, reactive agent, and plasticizer.
- Paints and Coatings: Serves as a solvent and coalescent agent in water-based and oil-based paints.
- Cleaning Products: Acts as a degreaser and surfactant in household and industrial cleaning formulations.
Properties of Butyl Glycol (BG):
- Chemical Formula: C₄H₁₀O₂
- Molecular Weight: 90.12 g/mol
- Physical State: Colorless liquid
- Odor: Mild chemical odor (ether-like)
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water and organic solvents
- Hazards: Non-flammable, but can cause skin and eye irritation upon contact.