1-(2-Butoxyethoxy)-2-propanol

Agent Name
1-(2-Butoxyethoxy)-2-propanol
CAS Number
124-16-3
Formula
C9-H20-O3
Major Category
Solvents
1-(2-Butoxyethoxy)-2-propanol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
(Butoxyethoxy)propanol; 1-Butoxyethoxy-2-propanol; 2-Butoxy-1-(2'-hydroxypropoxy)ethane; 2-Propanol, 1-(2-butoxyethoxy)-; 4,7-Dioxaundecan-2-ol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Glycol Ethers (P Series)
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent, hydraulic fluid component, anti-stall additive for automotive fuels, and intermediate; [HSDB] Used as a replacement for the more toxic diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
A mild irritant; [RTECS] See "GLYCOL ETHERS."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.03 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 121 deg C; [HSDB]
NFPA
must be preheated

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

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