Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether

　　Core Application Areas

　　1. Coatings and Ink Industry

　　High-boiling solvent: Used in water-based coatings, amino baking paints, epoxy resin coatings, etc., to dissolve resins (such as acrylic resins, nitrocellulose) and regulate volatility rates, avoiding pinholes and orange peel in paint films (high boiling point extends leveling time);

　　Co-solvent: Helps disperse hydrophobic components (such as pigments, film-forming aids) in water-based systems, improving coating stability (e.g., promoting latex film formation in latex paints).

　　2. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Intermediates

　　As a reaction solvent: Used in organic synthesis (such as the preparation of esters and ethers); due to moderate polarity, it can dissolve reactants and catalysts (such as acid-base catalysts), accelerating reactions;

　　Extractant: Separates polar organic compounds (such as extracting alcohols and ketones from water), utilizing its "amphiphilic" properties (hydrophilic groups interact with water, hydrophobic groups interact with organic matter).

　　3. Cleaning Agents and Daily Chemicals

　　Industrial cleaning agents: Dissolves grease, wax, and resin stains (such as lubricating oil on mechanical parts, ink residues on printing equipment), more environmentally friendly than traditional solvents (such as kerosene);

　　Cosmetic additives: Used as a humectant (hydroxyl groups lock in moisture) and solvent (dissolving fragrances, preservatives) in skincare products, but due to low volatility, dosage must be controlled (to avoid stickiness).

　　4. Other Industrial Uses

　　Brake fluid and hydraulic oil: Used as an additive to improve the viscosity index and low-temperature fluidity of the fluid (high boiling point, not prone to evaporation causing pressure drop);

　　Textile industry: Used as a wetting agent and dispersant to help dyes adhere evenly to fibers (such as cotton and polyester dyeing);

　　Fuel additives: Improves the low-temperature fluidity of diesel fuel and prevents wax crystals from clogging fuel lines.

CAS NO: 111-90-0

EC NO: 203-919-7

Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₄O₃

Molecular Weight: 134.17536

Aliases: Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; Ethyl carbitol; Diglycol monoethyl ether; Diglycol ethyl ether; Diethylene glycol ethyl ether; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; Carbitol; Ethoxyethoxyethanol; Diglycol-ethyl ether; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; Diethylene glycol ethyl ether; DECS; 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether;

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