Butyl Diglyme CAS 112-73-2

What Butyl Diglyme Is

Butyl Diglyme is diethylene glycol capped with butyl groups and a member of the glycol ether family. Two ether linkages give solvent power, while the butyl end groups leave it more hydrophobic than methyl glymes, so it takes little water and forms sharp phase splits. The colorless liquid boils high and stays stable under heat. UATChem supplies industrial and synthesis material, with assay, water content and distillation range on the COA and TDS.

Precious Metal, Synthesis and Coating Uses

• Precious metal extraction. It selectively pulls gold and other precious metals from acidic liquors and separates into clean phases, the role dibutyl carbitol has long played in refining and hydrometallurgy.
• Grignard and synthesis. As a high boiling, thermally stable ether it is used for Grignard and other organometallic reactions and in pharmaceutical intermediate and fine chemical work that needs an inert, high temperature medium.
• Coatings and inks. It slows drying, aids flow and leveling and helps prevent blushing in high solids coatings and inks, and it can be paired with hydrocarbon solvents such as 4-isopropylheptane to adjust the solvent blend.
• Liquid liquid extraction. Low water uptake and sharp phase splits suit it to general chemical separation and extraction processes.

Typical Specifications

Assay, water content and distillation range vary by grade and are reported on the COA and TDS, while flash point and safe handling are covered by the SDS; the table below identifies the material.

Packaging, Documents and Ordering

• Small and regular orders ship in 15 kg steel pails or 180 kg blue steel drums, and bulk volumes in 900 kg IBC totes, matching the photos. Keep the liquid sealed and cool, away from heat.
• Every lot comes with a COA, TDS and SDS, with assay, water content and distillation range on the COA and flash point and emergency advice on the SDS.
• Samples are available for evaluation. To quote, UATChem needs the grade, quantity, packing and destination port.

FAQ

Q: What is butyl diglyme used for?

A: Butyl Diglyme extracts gold and other precious metals, supports Grignard reactions and slows drying in coatings and inks.

Q: How is butyl diglyme packed?

A: UATChem supplies it as a colorless liquid in 15 kg steel pails, 180 kg blue steel drums and 900 kg IBC totes for bulk orders.

Q: Why use butyl diglyme for extraction?

A: More hydrophobic than methyl glymes, it takes little water and forms clean phase splits for liquid liquid extraction work.

Q: What documents come with butyl diglyme?

A: Keep containers sealed, cool and away from heat; every lot has a COA, TDS and SDS covering assay, water content and handling.