Diethylene glycol diethyl ether
Description
Diethylene glycol diethyl ether (CAS 112-36-7), also known commercially as Ethyl diglyme or Diethyl carbitol, is an ether-based glycol solvent used across pharmaceutical, personal care, and polymer manufacturing applications.
Its low volatility and high boiling point make it a preferred carrier and reaction medium where controlled evaporation and solvent stability are critical procurement considerations for industrial manufacturers.
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it functions as a solvent and carrier in topical formulations and drug delivery systems where consistent solubilization of active ingredients is required for product efficacy.
Personal care formulators use it as a humectant and solvent in creams, lotions, and hair care products to support moisture retention and ingredient compatibility across various cosmetic formulations.
In polymer and resin processing, it acts as a reactive diluent and cross-linking aid in curing systems, improving flow and film formation in high-performance coatings and industrial adhesives.
It also serves as a high-boiling reaction solvent in specialty chemical synthesis where precise temperature control and catalyst stability are essential process requirements for chemical engineers.
This chemical is supplied as a clear liquid in standard drum and IBC quantities. Technical grade is the most common commercial specification, with high-purity grades available for specialty applications.
Bulk quantities are accessible through established solvent distribution channels for industrial-scale procurement. We ensure all shipments meet rigorous safety and quality documentation standards for global logistics.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -44 °C |
| Boiling Point | 188 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 0.907 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 160 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid. |
| Color | Clear |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | SOLUBLE |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.412(lit.) |
| Log P | 0.39 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29091900 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Documentation
Other Names
Ethyl diglyme|Diethyldiethylene glycol|Diethyl carbitol|3,6,9-Trioxaundecane|1,5-diethoxy-3-oxapentane|1-ETHOXY-2-(2-ETHOXYETHOXY)ETHANE|2-Ethoxyethyl ether|Bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ether
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