Butyl Diglycol Carbonate

Name:
Butyl Diglycol Carbonate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	diethylene glycol bis(n-butylcarbonate)
M Formula:	(C4H9OCO2CH2)2O
Properties:
Colorless liquid of low volatility. D 1.07 (20/4C), boiling range 164–166C (2 mm Hg), flash p 372F (188C), Saybolt viscosity 21 cP (20C), refr index 1.435 (20C), evaporation rate 0.59 mg/sq cm/hour (100C). Insoluble in water (very stable to hydrolysis); widely soluble in organic solvents; compatible with many resins and plastics. Combustible.
Use:
Plasticizer; high-boiling-point solvent and softening agent; manufacture of pharmaceuticals and lubricant compositions.