Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as 2-Butoxyethanol, this compound is a chlorinated hydrocarbon. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid which is miscible in water. It has a melting point of 77 C and a boiling point of 171 C. Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether can generally be obtained from the ethoxylation reaction of butanol and ethylene oxide in the presence of a catalyst. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 111-76-2 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C6H14O2 Molecular weight: 118.17 Assay: minimum 99 %Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether is widely used as a solvent for paints, surface coatings, as well as cleaning products and inks. As a result of its surfactant properties, it is a component of fracturing fluids, drilling stabilizers, and oil slick dispersants for both water-based and oil-based hydraulic fracturing. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.