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Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE, Ethoxydiglycol)

DEGEE / Carbitol
CAS 111-90-0 · Formula C6H14O3 · MW 134.17 g/mol

A high-flash, water-miscible glycol ether prized as a coupling and carrier solvent across coatings and formulation chemistry. It dissolves cellulose esters, lacquers, varnishes, dyes, gums, and resins, and serves as a coupling and carrier solvent in coatings, textile printing, and personal-care formulations.

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HS Code
2909.44
At a Glance
Material Family
Glycols & Polyols
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Moisture Control · Solvency
Functional Roles
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
HUMECTANTPERFUMINGSOLVENT
Applications & Use Cases
  • Solvent: For cellulose esters, lacquers, varnishes, dyes, and resins.
  • Coatings: Carrier and coupling solvent in protective coatings.
  • Textile processing: Solvent in textile dyeing and printing.
  • Personal care: Coupling/carrier solvent (INCI ethoxydiglycol).
  • Brake fluids: Diluent in hydraulic brake fluids.
Physical Properties
Melting Point
-78 °C
Boiling Point
202 °C at 760 mmHg
Density
0.99 at 20 °C
Solubility
≥ 100 mg/mL at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure
0.13 mmHg at 25 °C
Flash Point
96 °C
Safety & Handling
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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2909 . 44
Chapter 29
Organic chemicals
Heading 29.09
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2909.44
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
111-90-0
Molecular Formula
C6H14O3
Molecular Weight
134.17 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol
INCI Name
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
PubChem CID
InChI Key
XXJWXESWEXIICW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol CARBITOL Transcutol Ethoxydiglycol Ethyl carbitol Dioxitol Ethoxy diglycol Carbitol solvent Solvolsol Ethyl digol Carbitol cellosolve Diethylene glycol ethyl ether Ethanol, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)- Losungsmittel apv Dowanol DE Ethyl diethylene glycol Diglycol monoethyl ether 3,6-Dioxa-1-octanol
Full Description

Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (CAS 111-90-0), known by the INCI name ethoxydiglycol, is a water-miscible glycol-ether solvent. It dissolves cellulose esters, lacquers, varnishes, dyes, gums, and resins, and serves as a coupling and carrier solvent in coatings, textile printing, and personal-care formulations. It is also used as a diluent in hydraulic brake fluids.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is diethylene glycol monoethyl ether used for?

Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DEGEE, CAS 111-90-0), known by the INCI name ethoxydiglycol, is a water-miscible glycol-ether solvent. It dissolves cellulose esters, lacquers, varnishes, dyes, gums, and resins, and serves as a coupling and carrier solvent in coatings, textile printing, and personal-care formulations. It is also used as a diluent in hydraulic brake fluids.

What is another name for diethylene glycol monoethyl ether?

DEGEE is also known as ethoxydiglycol (INCI), carbitol, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, and Transcutol. Its CAS number is 111-90-0 and formula C6H14O3.

Is diethylene glycol monoethyl ether water soluble?

Yes. DEGEE is fully water-miscible and also dissolves many resins and cellulose esters, which is why it is used as a coupling and carrier solvent that bridges aqueous and organic phases in coatings and personal-care systems.

What is the CAS number for diethylene glycol monoethyl ether?

DEGEE's CAS number is 111-90-0, formula C6H14O3, classified under HS 2909.44. RawSource provides a Certificate of Analysis and SDS with each bulk shipment.

What is the cost of bulk diethylene glycol monoethyl ether?

Bulk DEGEE pricing depends on volume, packaging (drums or totes), and freight to your destination. RawSource quotes against current supply; request a bulk quote with your volume and ship-to for firm pricing.

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