N-Butyl glycidyl ether

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n-Butyl glycidyl ether
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-(Butoxymethyl)oxirane
Other names
1,2-Epoxy-3-butoxypropane
2,3-Epoxypropyl butyl ether
(Butoxymethyl)oxirane
1-Butoxy-2,3-epoxypropane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.017.616 OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
PubChem CID
RTECS number
  • TX4200000
UNII
UN number 1993
  • InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-2-3-4-8-5-7-6-9-7/h7H,2-6H2,1H3
    Key: YSUQLAYJZDEMOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCCCOCC1CO1
Properties
C7H14O2
Molar mass 130.187 g·mol−1
AppearanceColorless liquid [1]
Odor Irritating [1]
Density 0.91 g/cm3 [1]
Boiling point 164 °C; 327 °F; 437 K [1]
2% (20 °C) [1]
Vapor pressure 3 mmHg (25 °C) [1]
Hazards
Flash point 130 °F [1]
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
260 mg/m3 (inhalation, mouse) [2]

1030 ppm (inhalation, rat, 8 hours) [2]
700 mg/kg (intraperitoneal, mouse) [2]
1140 mg/kg (intraperitoneal, rat) [2]
1530 mg/kg (oral, mouse) [2]
1660 mg/kg (oral, rat) [2]
2520 μL/kg (skin, rabbit) [2]
>2150 mg/kg (skin, rat) [2]
2050 mg/kg (oral, rat) [3]

Contents

>3500 ppm (mouse, 4 hr) [3]

1030 ppm (rat, 8 hr) [3]

NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
TWA 50 ppm (270 mg/m3) [1]
REL (Recommended)
5.6 ppm (30 mg/m3) [15 min] [1]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
250 ppm [1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

n-Butyl glycidyl ether is an industrial chemical used in adhesives, sealants, and as a paint or coating additive. It is principally used to reduce the viscosity of epoxy resin systems. [4]

Synthesis

n-Butyl alcohol and epichlorohydrin react to form a halohydrin. This is followed by a caustic dehydrochlorination, to form n-butyl glycidyl ether. [5]

Metabolism

n-Butyl glycidyl ether is metabolized renally to butoxyacetic acid, 3-butoxy-2-hydroxypropionic acid and 3-butoxy-2-acetylaminopropionic acid. [5] [6]

Safety

Exposure to n-butyl glycidyl ether through inhalation, eye contact, or skin exposure can cause a cough, sore throat, eye and skin redness, and pain. It is flammable and reacts with strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids, and amines. [7]

Uses

As an Epoxy modifier it is classed as an epoxy reactive diluent. [8] It is also used to synthesize other molecules. [9] The use of the diluent does effect mechanical properties and microstructure of epoxy resins. [10] [11] It has been used to simultaneously increase cryogenic strength, ductility and impact resistance of epoxy resins. [12]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Epoxy</span> Type of material

Epoxy is the family of basic components or cured end products of epoxy resins. Epoxy resins, also known as polyepoxides, are a class of reactive prepolymers and polymers which contain epoxide groups. The epoxide functional group is also collectively called epoxy. The IUPAC name for an epoxide group is an oxirane.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether</span> Chemical compound

Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether is an organic compound and is a liquid epoxy resin. The compound is a colorless viscous liquid. It is a key component of many epoxy resin formulations. Addition of further Bisphenol A and a catalyst and heat can produce Bisphenol A glycidyl ether epoxy resins of higher molecular weight that are solid.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reactive diluent</span>

Reactive diluents are substances which reduce the viscosity of a lacquer or resin for processing and become part of the lacquer or coating during its subsequent curing via copolymerization. A non-reactive diluent would be a solvent or plasticizer.

2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether is a liquid organic molecule with formula C11H22O2 an industrial chemical used to reduce the viscosity of epoxy resins. These are then used in adhesives, sealants, and paints or coatings. It has the CAS Registry Number of 2461-15-6. It has the IUPAC name of 2-(2-ethylhexoxymethyl)oxirane. It also finds use in other polymer based applications.

<i>o</i>-Cresyl glycidyl ether Chemical compound

o-Cresyl glycidyl ether (ortho-cresyl glycidyl ether, o-CGE) is a liquid aromatic organic chemical compound and chemically a glycidyl ether. It has the formula C10H12O2 and the CAS Registry Number 2210-79-9. It is one of a number of glycidyl ethers available commercially that are used to reduce the viscosity of epoxy resins. These are then further used in coatings, sealants, adhesives, composites and elastomers.

Neopentyl glycol diglycidyl ether (NPGDGE) is an organic chemical in the glycidyl ether family. It is aliphatic and a colorless liquid. It has the formula C11H20O4 and the CAS registry number of 17557-23-2. It has two oxirane groups per molecule. Its principle use is in modifying epoxy resins.

1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether (B14DODGE) is an organic chemical in the glycidyl ether family. It is aliphatic and a colorless liquid. It has two epoxide (oxirane) groups per molecule. Its main use is in modifying epoxy resins especially viscosity reduction.

1,6-Hexanediol diglycidyl ether is an organic chemical in the glycidyl ether family. It is an aliphatic compound that is a colorless liquid. It has two epoxide (oxirane) groups per molecule. Its main use is in modifying epoxy resins especially viscosity reduction whilst flexibilizing. It is REACH registered.

1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol diglycidyl ether is an organic chemical in the glycidyl ether family. Its formula is C14H24O4 and the IUPAC name is 2-[[4-(oxiran-2-ylmethoxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methoxymethyl]oxirane. It has the CAS number of 14228-73-0 and is REACH registered in Europe. An industrial chemical, a key use is in the reduction of the viscosity of epoxy resin systems functioning as a reactive diluent.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">C12–C14 alcohol glycidyl ether</span> Chemical compound

C12-C14 alcohol glycidyl ether (AGE) is an organic chemical in the glycidyl ether family. It is a mixture of mainly 12 and 14 carbon chain alcohols, also called fatty alcohols that have been glycidated. It is an industrial chemical used as a surfactant but primarily for epoxy resin viscosity reduction. It has the CAS number 68609-97-2 but the IUPAC name is more complex as it is a mixture and is 2-(dodecoxymethyl)oxirane;2-(tetradecoxymethyl)oxirane;2-(tridecoxymethyl)oxirane. Other names include dodecyl and tetradecyl glycidyl ethers and alkyl (C12-C14) glycidyl ether.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trimethylolpropane triglycidyl ether</span> Chemical compound

Trimethylolpropane triglycidyl ether (TMPTGE) is an organic chemical in the glycidyl ether family. It has the formula C15H26O6 and the IUPAC name is 2-[2,2-bis(oxiran-2-ylmethoxymethyl)butoxymethyl]oxirane, and the CAS number 3454-29-3. It also has another CAS number of 30499-70-8 A key use is as a modifier for epoxy resins as a reactive diluent.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Castor oil glycidyl ether</span> Chemical compound

Castor oil glycidyl ether is a liquid organic chemical in the glycidyl ether family. It is sometimes called castor oil triglycidyl ether. It has the theoretical formula C66H116O12. There are two CAS numbers in use, 14228-73-0 and 74398-71-3. The IUPAC name is 2,3-bis[[(E)-12-(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)octadec-9-enoyl]oxy]propyl (E)-12-(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)octadec-9-enoate. A key use is acting as a modifier for epoxy resins as a reactive diluent that adds flexibility and improved mechanical properties.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">C12–C13 alcohol glycidyl ether</span> Chemical compound

C12-C13 alcohol glycidyl ether is a mixture of organic chemicals in the glycidyl ether family. It is a mixture of mainly 12 and 13 carbon chain alcohols, also called fatty alcohols that have been glycidated. It is an industrial chemical used as a surfactant but primarily for epoxy resin viscosity reduction. It has the CAS number 120547-52-6.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trimethylolethane triglycidyl ether</span> Chemical compound

Trimethylolethane triglycidyl ether (TMETGE) is an organic chemical in the glycidyl ether family. It has the formula C14H24O6 and the IUPAC name is 2-({2-methyl-3-[(oxiran-2-yl)methoxy]-2-{[(oxiran-2-yl)methoxy]methyl}propoxy}methyl)oxirane. The CAS number is 68460-21-9. A key use is as a modifier for epoxy resins as a reactive diluent.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Poly(propylene glycol) diglycidyl ether</span> Chemical compound

Poly(propylene glycol) diglycidyl ether (PPGDGE) is an organic chemical in the glycidyl ether family. There are a number of variations depending on the starting molecular weight of the polypropylene glycol. They have the formula (C3H6O)n.C6H10O3 and the IUPAC name is Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)],a-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-w-(2-oxiranylmethoxy)- A key use is as a modifier for epoxy resins as a reactive diluent and flexibilizer. It is REACH registered.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Diethylene glycol diglycidyl ether</span> Chemical compound

Diethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (DEGDGE) is an organic chemical in the glycidyl ether family with the formula C10H18O5.. The oxirane functionality makes it useful as a reactive diluent for epoxy resin viscosity reduction.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Diglycidyl resorcinol ether</span> Chemical compound

Diglycidyl resorcinol ether, also called Resorcinol diglycidyl ether (RDGE) is a liquid aromatic organic chemical compound and chemically a glycidyl ether.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Phenyl glycidyl ether</span> Chemical compound

Phenyl glycidyl ether, is a liquid aromatic organic chemical in the glycidyl ether class of compounds. It has the formula C9H10O2. It has the CAS Registry Number 122-60-1 and the IUPAC name of 2-(phenoxymethyl)oxirane. A key use is in the viscosity reduction of epoxy resin systems. It is REACH registered and on EINECS under the name 2,3-epoxypropyl phenyl ether.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Diglycidyl aniline</span> Chemical compound

Diglycidyl aniline is an aromatic organic chemical in the glycidyl compound family. It is used to reduce the viscosity of epoxy resin systems. It has the empirical formula C12H15NO2 and the IUPAC name is N,N-bis(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)aniline. The CAS number is 2095-06-9. It is REACH registered in Europe with the EC number 218-259-5. A key use is in the viscosity reduction of epoxy resin systems functioning as a reactive diluent.

Dibromo neopentyl glycol diglycidyl ether is a brominated version of neopentyl glycol diglycidyl ether. It is an aliphatic organic chemical in the glycidyl ether family that is used in epoxy resin formulations. It has the molecular formula C11H18Br2O4

References

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  8. ↑ Monte, Salvatore J. (1998), Pritchard, Geoffrey (ed.), "Diluents and viscosity modifiers for epoxy resins", Plastics Additives: An A-Z reference, Polymer Science and Technology Series, vol. 1, Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, pp. 211–216, doi:10.1007/978-94-011-5862-6_24, ISBN   978-94-011-5862-6 , retrieved 2022-03-29
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