2- (2-Ethoxyethoxy) Ethyl Acetate / Degeea CAS 112-15-2 in Coatings Industry

• Customization: Available
• CAS No.: 112-15-2
• Formula: C8h16o4
• Model NO.: QMAX25260
• EINECS: 203-940-1
• Type: Synthesis Material Intermediates
• Appearance: Liquid
• Quality: Industrial
• Colour: Colorless
• Synonym1: 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)Ethyl Acetate
• Synonym 2: Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Acetate
• Abbreviation: Degeea
• Sample: 1kg
• Delivery: 3-5days
• Boiling Point: 218-229℃
• Density: 1.011
• Storage: Room Temperature
• Flashing Point: 203 °F
• Water Soublity: 5mg/L at 30℃
• Vapor Pressure: 26PA at 25℃
• Sample Package: 100g; 1kg; 25g
• Supply Type: OEM/ODM
• Certificate: ISO 9001
• Purity: 99%
• Transport Package: 200kg/Drum
• Specification: 98%min
• Trademark: QINMU
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 2921290090
• Production Capacity: 300mt/Month

Product Description

Product Description

1. Basic Information of 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate / DEGEEA CAS 112-15-2 :

Analysis Items	Specifications
Appearance	Clear Colourless solution
Content wt . %	≥99.0
Acidity (Calculated as Acetic Acid) wt . %	≤0.05
Water Content wt . %	≤0.10
Color(Pt-Co)	≤10

1. Chemical Identification
IUPAC Name: 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate
Common Names:
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate
Carbitol acetate (common trade name)
DEGEEA (abbreviation)
Ethyl diglycol acetate
CAS Number: 112-15-2
Molecular Weight: 176.21 g/mol

2. Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor: Mild, pleasant, ester-like odor.
Boiling Point: ~218 °C
Density: ~1.01 g/cm³ (at 20°C)
Refractive Index: ~1.422
Viscosity: Low viscosity.

Solubility: Miscible with water and most organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, esters, ethers, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons).

Flash Point: ~107 °C (closed cup) - Combustible liquid.

Key Property: A high-boiling, slow-evaporating solvent with excellent solvency for a wide range of resins and oils.

Product Parameters

2. Primary Application Fields of 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate / DEGEEA CAS 112-15-2:

Primary Function: A versatile polyfunctional intermediate used as a curing agent, chelant, and chemical building block.

#1: Epoxy Resin Curing Agent (Major Use): A widely used room-temperature curing agent for epoxy resins in adhesives, coatings, and composites.

#2: Surfactant Intermediate: A key raw material for producing cationic surfactants (e.g., fabric softeners) and amphoteric surfactants for personal care products.

#3: Chelating Agent: Used in water treatment, textile processing, and as an intermediate for stronger chelants like DTPA.

#4: Lubricant Additive Intermediate: Reacted with polyisobutylene succinic anhydride (PIBSA) to produce polyisobutylene succinimide dispersants, a critical component of modern engine oils.

#5: Gas Treating: A component in some amine-based solvents for removing acidic gases.

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