Is Butyl Glycol Acetate (CAS 112-07-2) chemically the same as Butyl Glycol?

No, BGA is the esterified derivative (C8H16O3) of butyl glycol; the addition of the acetate group significantly reduces its water solubility and imparts a characteristic fruity odor compared to the ether alcohol parent.

Why is BGA preferred in high-temperature baking enamels?

Its high boiling point (approx. 192°C) and slow evaporation rate allow it to remain in the film longer during the baking cycle, ensuring proper leveling and preventing surface defects like blistering or pinholing.

Butyl Glycol Acetate CAS 112-07-2

Butyl Glycol Acetate (CAS 112-07-2), also known as BGA or 2-Butoxyethyl acetate, is a high-boiling, slow-evaporating glycol ether ester primarily utilized as a flow-promoting solvent in the manufacturing of high-baked enamels, screen printing inks, and furniture lacquers. This Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate compound functions as an excellent coalescent and leveling agent in 2-Butoxyethanol acetate based systems, facilitating the formation of smooth, defect-free films in coil coatings and automotive refinishes by maintaining solubility during the critical drying phase. To support industrial-scale requirements, we provide bulk supply with competitive factory pricing and ensure rigorous quality control through customized specifications alongside standard technical documentation, including MSDS, TDS, COA.

CAS: 112-07-2
Synonyms: 2-Butoxyethyl acetate, Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, EGBEA, Butyl Cellosolve Acetate, Acetic acid 2-butoxyethyl ester
Molecular Formula: C8H16O3
Grade: Industrial grade 99%
Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packing

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Glycol butyl ether acetate is a high-boiling point with polyfunctional groups Diols Ether ester solvents, which can be used as:Latex paintIt has excellent solubility properties for a variety of lacquers, making it widely used in colorful coatings and emulsion coatings. It is mainly used as a solvent for metal and furniture painting, and can also be used as a solvent for protective coatings, dyes, resins, leather, inks, and can also be used in the formulation of surface cleaning agents such as metal and glass, and can also be used as a chemical agent.

CAS No. ：112-07-2

Molecular formula： C8H18O4

Content：≥99

Molecular weight： 178.2261

Appearance： Colorless transparent liquid

refractive index (20℃)： 1.414

Acid value： ≤0.015;

Boiling point： 192℃

Flash point (closed cup)： 76℃

Relative density (20℃/4℃)： 0.942

BGA application fields

Butyl Cellosolve Acetate is a high-boiling, which can be used as a coagulant for emulsion paint, and it has excellent solubility for a variety of paints. It can be used as a ink oil and baking glaze, especially suitable for screen printing ink, car paint, television paint, refrigerator paint, aircraft paint and other high-grade paints.

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Is Butyl Glycol Acetate (CAS 112-07-2) chemically the same as Butyl Glycol?

A: No, BGA is the esterified derivative (C8H16O3) of butyl glycol; the addition of the acetate group significantly reduces its water solubility and imparts a characteristic fruity odor compared to the ether alcohol parent.
Q:
Why is BGA preferred in high-temperature baking enamels?

A: Its high boiling point (approx. 192°C) and slow evaporation rate allow it to remain in the film longer during the baking cycle, ensuring proper leveling and preventing surface defects like blistering or pinholing.

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