2-Butoxyethanol acetate (CED0011354)

2-Butoxyethanol acetate is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H16O3 and an average molecular weight of 160.21 g/mol. 2-Butoxyethanol acetate belongs to the carboxylic acid derivatives, a subclass of carboxylic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, the compound serves several roles, acting as a solvent, deodorizer, and film former, as well as providing processing aids not otherwise specified. It is found in or released from 35 recorded sources across multiple sectors. These include electrical and electronic equipment, such as antennas, coils, auxiliary devices, adjustable resistors, and communication cables or conductors, among 18 others. It is also present in household cleaning and consumer products, including soap dispensers, soap detergents, pipe accessories, bleaching agents, and perfumes within detergents and soaps. Furthermore, it is associated with food, food processing and cookware, specifically food preservation and food contact materials. Other recorded sources include drinking water and water supply, indoor air within the air, dust and atmospheric transport sector, and building and construction materials such as stairs, ramps, and fencing. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.