Dibutoxymethane
Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dibutoxymethane is an oligoether (more than one -O- grouping) or acetal containing two butyl groups and a methylene grouping.[1] It is used in cosmetics, as a cleansing agent, or solvent. It reduces the formation of soot and nitrogen oxides when added to diesel fuel.[2] It can be classed as a green solvent, as it contains no halogens, and is not very toxic.[3]
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Preferred IUPAC name
1-(Butoxymethoxy)butane | |
Other names
Butylal | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.018.100 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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Properties | |
C9H20O2 | |
Molar mass | 160.257 g·mol−1 |
Density | 0.838 |
Boiling point | 179.2 °C (354.6 °F; 452.3 K) |
insoluble | |
Refractive index (nD) |
1.406 |
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H226, H315, H412 | |
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P273, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P321, P332+P313, P362, P370+P378, P403+P235, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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