Diglyme
Diethylene glycol dimethyl ether
Edition Date :
June 19, 2026
Diethylene glycol dimethyl ether (Diglyme) is part of Clariant’s ethylene glycol dimethyl ethers (glymes) portfolio. Glymes are aprotic solvents with unique characteristics, including miscibility with water and aliphatic/aromatic hydrocarbons, excellent solubilizing power, and use as inert reaction media. Diglyme is presented as a versatile solvent for chemical processes and technologies, including reactions, polymerization, and electrolyte systems.
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 media 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 |
|---|---|
| Name | Diethylene glycol dimethyl ether |
| Synonym | Diglyme |
| CAS Number | 111-96-6 |
| Molar mass | 134 g/mol |
| Purity | min. 99.9 % (m/m) |
| Density at 20 °C | 0.943-0.945 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point at 1013 hPa | 160 °C |
| Freezing point / pour point | -64 °C |
| Viscosity at 20 °C | 1.2 mm2/s |
| Solubility in water | miscible |
| Ignition temperature | 190 °C |
| Flash point | 51 °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