Special solvents portfolio
Tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether
Edition Date :
June 19, 2026
Clariant offers a comprehensive range of ethylene glycol dimethyl ethers, commonly known as glymes. Tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether (Tetraglyme) is part of this portfolio and is described as a high-boiling, aprotic solvent with strong solvating power, good miscibility with water and organic solvents, and suitability as an inert reaction medium for a variety of chemical processes and applications.
Product Information
Benefits
- Miscible with water and aliphatic/aromatic hydrocarbons
- Excellent solubilizer and phase transfer catalyst
- High dissolving power for alkali metals, organic/inorganic compounds, natural substances, and polymers
- Inert reaction medium
- Aprotic solvent that solvates cations well and increases anion reactivity
- Effective absorption medium for VOCs and acid gases
Product details
Product Function
- Solvent
Chemical Type
- Ethers
- Glycol ethers
- Polyethylene glycol
- Esters
Applications
- Crop protection
- Butadiene/Styrene latex
- Acrylate dispersions
- E-PVC
- Decorative paints
- Pigment preparation
- Healthcare
- Special Solvents
- Synthesis
- Inks
- Inkjet
- Waxes
Performance Claims
- Solubilizer
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 143-24-8 |
| Molar mass | 222 g/mol |
| Purity | min. 99 % (m/m) |
| Density at 20 °C | ~ 1.01 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point at 1013 hPa | 275 °C |
| Freezing point / pour point | -30 °C |
| Viscosity at 20 °C | 4.1 mm2/s |
| Solubility in water | miscible |
| Ignition temperature | 195 °C |
| Flash point | 141 °C |
- Substitution reactions
- Alkylation reactions
- Oxidation reactions
- Elimination reactions
- Saponification of lipophilic carboxylic esters
- Ether syntheses
- Polymerization of alpha-olefins
- Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems
- Polymerization of conjugated dienes
- Polyurethane prepolymers
- Electrolyte systems for lithium batteries
