Is butyl cellosolve (BCS) the same as butyl glycol (BG)?
Butyl glycol (also known as BG, 2-butoxyethanol, glycol monobutyl ether and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, butyl cellosolve, butoxyethanol) is a clear, colourless, oily liquid with a unique sweet yet mild odour and has the formula C6H14O2.
Butyl glycol structure

Butyl glycol formula
Butyl Glycol (BG) is a colourless, clear, oily liquid with the formula C6H14O2.
Butyl glycol boiling point
171 °C
Butyl glycol

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As a leading manufacturer and exporter of fine chemicals, Henan Gneebio provides high-purity ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) that meets both industrial and laboratory-grade standards. We supply to customers across the chemical, pharmaceutical, and materials industries, ensuring consistent quality, reliable logistics, and professional technical support.
Our Advantages:
- We run advanced ISO9001, ISO14001, and GMP-certified production lines.
- Our products reach over 60 countries with long-term partners in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
- Ample inventory ensures fast, reliable bulk delivery.
- Gneebio provides personalized technical and business support from inquiry to after-sales.


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