2-n-Butoxyethyl acetate is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers, enamels, coating additives, epoxy resins, and varnishes. It is a film coalescing aid for polyvinyl acetate latex. Further, it stimulates the release of prostaglandin E(2), an arachidonic acid metabolite, in human epidermal keratinocytes. In addition to this, it serves as an ingredient in ink removers and spot removers.
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Applications
2-n-Butoxyethyl acetate is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers, enamels, coating additives, epoxy resins, and varnishes. It is a film coalescing aid for polyvinyl acetate latex. Further, it stimulates the release of prostaglandin E(2), an arachidonic acid metabolite, in human epidermal keratinocytes. In addition to this, it serves as an ingredient in ink removers and spot removers.
Solubility
Miscible with hydrocarbons and organic solvents. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Magami, S. M.; Oldring, P. K. T.; Castle, L.; Guthrie, J. T. The physical-chemical behaviour of amino cross-linkers and the effect of their chemistry on selected epoxy can coatings’ hydrolysis to melamine and to formaldehyde into aqueous food simulants. Prog. Org. Coat. 2015, 78, 325-333.
- Magami, S. M.; Oldring, P. K. T.; Castle, L.; Guthrie, J. T. The effect of TiO2, pigmentation on the hydrolysis of amino resin crosslinked epoxy can coatings. J. Coat. Technol. Res. 2014, 11 (6), 1013-1022.