di(ethylene glycol) monobenzyl ether, CAS No. 2050-25-1

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2050-25-1

Catalog No. EBD2203956

CAS 2050-25-1

Name di(ethylene glycol) monobenzyl ether

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-(2-benzyloxyethoxy)ethanol di(ethyleneglycol)monobenzylether 2-[2-(benzyloxy)ethoxy]ethanol di(ethyleneglycol)benzylether diethyleneglycolmonobenzylether 2-[2-(phenylmethoxy)ethoxy]-ethanol 5-(benzyloxy)-3-oxapentane-1-ol benzyl-peg3-alcohol benzyl-peg2-alcohol di(ethyleneglycol)benzylether97%

Molecular Formula: C11H16O3

Molecular Weight: 196.24

MDL Number: MFCD00029649

Categories: Functional Chemicals > Consumer & Industrial Chemicals > Surfactants Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Other Organic Building Blocks

Product Description:

2-[2-(Benzyloxy)ethoxy]ethanol is a glycol ether derivative characterized by its structure containing both a benzyl ether and a terminal hydroxyl group. It is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a mild odor. This compound is primarily utilized as a non-ionic surfactant and a versatile solvent. Its amphiphilic nature, due to the hydrophobic benzyl group and hydrophilic polyether chain, makes it effective in formulations for cleaning products, coatings, and inks. It is also employed as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, where its reactive hydroxyl group can be further functionalized. As a solvent, it demonstrates good solvency for a range of resins, oils, and dyes. Standard safety precautions for handling organic solvents should be observed, including use in well-ventilated areas and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 80-110 °C/0.5 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 142 °C

Density: 1.094 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.51(lit.)