Triethylene glycol di(2-ethylbutyrate)

• CAT Number: R069935
• CAS Number: 95-08-9
• Molecular Formula: C18H34O6
• Molecular Weight: 346.464
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-[2-[2-(2-ethylbutanoyloxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl 2-ethylbutanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H34O6/c1-5-15(6-2)17(19)23-13-11-21-9-10-22-12-14-24-18(20)16(7-3)8-4/h15-16H,5-14H2,1-4H3
• InChIKey: JEYLQCXBYFQJRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(CC)C(=O)OCCOCCOCCOC(=O)C(CC)CC

Triethylene glycol di(2-ethylbutyrate) is an ester compound composed of two molecules of 2-ethylbutyric acid esterified to triethylene glycol. It serves various industrial applications as a plasticizer, solvent, and intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound’s properties make it valuable in industries such as polymer manufacturing, where it enhances flexibility and durability in plastics, or in the formulation of coatings and paints. Additionally, it finds use in personal care products and as a flavoring agent in food.