Specification
| Product Name | Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether |
|---|---|
| Other Names | hexyl caprolactone |
| CAS No. | 112-59-4 |
| EINECS No. | 203-988-3 |
| MF | C10H22O3 |
| Molecular weight | 190.28 |
| Purity | 99.0% |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Density | 0.935 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting point | -40 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 260 °C (lit.) |
| Flashing point | >230°F |
Values are typical for the standard grade. Tighter specifications are available — state the target in your inquiry and we confirm against the production batch.
Hazard classification
- H312 Harmful in contact with skin
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statements (2)
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
European Chemicals Agency. "2-(2-hexyloxyethoxy)ethanol; DEGHE; diethylene glycol monohexyl ether; 3,6-dioxa-1-dodecanol; hexyl carbitol; 3,6-dioxadodecan-1-ol, Index No. 603-175-00-7." In Table 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation), 23rd Adaptation to Technical Progress (harmonised list as of 2026-07-07). Helsinki: European Chemicals Agency, 2026. https://echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals/annex-vi-to-clp.
Substance identity verified against the registry entry on 2026-09-02.
Packaging and shipping
Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether (hexyl caprolactone) is a member of the carbitol series with a longer carbon chain (C6). Its molecular structure combines hydrophilic ether oxygen groups with hydrophobic hexyl long chains, giving it unique amphiphilicity. The most notable feature is its boiling point of approximately 260°C, which results in extremely low volatility and excellent thermal stability. At the same time, its strong hydrophobic property enables it to have excellent solubility in oils, resins, and various non-polar organic substances.
Product Description
Anhui Eapearl Chemical Co., Ltd., as a leading domestic manufacturer of alcohol ether solvents and specialty chemicals, with profound technical expertise, advanced production processes and strict quality management systems, now offers the market high-performance diethylene glycol monohexyl ether (hexyl carbitol). We are committed to transforming this high-end functional solvent, which possesses extremely high boiling point, excellent hydrophobicity, strong solubility and wetting capabilities, into a key material for customers in industries such as coatings, inks, cleaning, agrochemicals and personal care, to enhance product performance and achieve technological breakthroughs.
Product Core Positioning
Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether (commonly known as hexyl carbitol) is a member of the carbitol series with a longer carbon chain (C6). Its molecular structure combines hydrophilic ether oxygen groups with hydrophobic hexyl long chains, giving it unique amphiphilicity. The most notable feature is its boiling point of approximately 260°C, which results in extremely low volatility and excellent thermal stability. At the same time, its strong hydrophobic property enables it to have excellent solubility in oils, resins, and various non-polar organic substances.
High-performance special coatings and industrial paints: As ultra-high boiling point slow-drying solvents, they can effectively delay the surface drying time of the coating, promote leveling, and eliminate defects such as orange peel and pinholes. Their strong hydrophobicity and excellent compatibility with resins can significantly enhance the adhesion and water resistance of the coating to low surface energy substrates (such as plastics, old coatings), and are widely used in marine paints, heavy-duty anti-corrosion coatings, sheet coating, and high-gloss industrial topcoats.
Printing inks and electronic pastes: In the ink system, they act as efficient coupling agents and wetting dispersants, improving the stability of pigment dispersion, regulating the drying speed, and giving the printed products excellent leveling and gloss. In electronic pastes (such as conductive silver paste, resistance paste), they are used as key solvents, providing appropriate rheological properties to ensure printing accuracy and the density after sintering.
Heavy dirt cleaning and degreasers: With strong solubility for stubborn dirt such as heavy oil, asphalt, carbon deposits, and lubricating oil, and high boiling point providing high-temperature cleaning capabilities, they become the core components of efficient cleaning agents and degreasers for heavy machinery, engine parts, and metal processing parts.
Agricultural chemical enhancers: As efficient penetrating agents and enhancers, they are used in agricultural chemical preparations such as herbicides and insecticides. Their excellent leaf spreadability and internal absorption conductivity can help active ingredients quickly penetrate the plant wax layer, improve the efficacy of the preparation, and enhance the resistance of the preparation to rain erosion.
Personal care and cosmetics products: High-purity products can be used as high-quality moisturizers and solubilizers, used in high-end skin care products, sunscreen, and makeup formulations. They can be well compatible with various oils and active ingredients, providing long-lasting moisturization, refreshing, and non-greasy skin sensation, and enhancing the stability of the product.
Electronic industry auxiliary materials: In solder paste, they act as key solvents, providing appropriate viscosity and rheological properties to ensure printing and reflow soldering performance. They can also be used to prepare precision electronic cleaning agents.
Anhui Chemical Co., Ltd. offers a series of high-end functional solvents, including 2-diethylhexyl ether (hexyl caprolactone). We always adhere to the principle of customer-oriented and drive innovation to create value. Our goal is to become your reliable partner, jointly facing challenges and creating greater value.
Delivery&Payment method
Frequently asked
In what packaging is Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether shipped?
Standard formats are Drum (180 kg), IBC Drum (1127 kg), ISO tank (20ft) (24–26 m³), ISO tank (40ft) (48–50 m³). Other packaging can be arranged for full-container orders.
Is a safety data sheet available for Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether?
Yes. A full safety data sheet for CAS 112-59-4 is published and linked from this page; a signed copy is issued with the shipping documents.
What purity do you supply?
The standard grade is 99.0%. Tighter specifications are confirmed against the production batch before shipment.
