Overview
Cresyl Glycidyl Ether (CGE) is an epoxy-functional compound primarily employed as a reactive diluent to modify the viscosity of epoxy resin systems. Its chemical structure combines a glycidyl ether group with a cresyl moiety, offering balanced reactivity and compatibility with various curing agents. Widely used in industrial formulations, CGE reduces the viscosity of epoxy resins without significantly compromising mechanical properties. This makes it valuable in applications requiring precise flow characteristics, such as coatings, adhesives, and fiber-reinforced composites.
Physical and Chemical Properties
CGE is a low-viscosity liquid with a molecular weight of 164.20 g/mol and a density of ~1.08 g/cm³. Its glycidyl ether group undergoes ring-opening reactions with amines, acids, or anhydrides, enabling covalent bonding in cured epoxy networks. The compound exhibits moderate thermal stability, with a boiling point around 250°C. It is hydrophobic and miscible with most organic solvents but immiscible with water. These properties make it suitable for solvent-based and solvent-free formulations in demanding environments.
Main Applications
The primary use of CGE is as a reactive diluent in epoxy adhesives and coatings, where it enhances workability while maintaining cured performance. It is particularly effective in high-solids or 100% solids systems for aerospace, automotive, and construction applications. In composite manufacturing, CGE improves resin impregnation into fibers. It also serves as an intermediate in synthesizing specialty chemicals, such as crosslinking agents for polymers or modifiers for UV-curable resins.
Safety and Storage
CGE requires careful handling due to its irritant properties. Use nitrile gloves, goggles, and respiratory protection if vapor exposure is possible. Spills should be contained with absorbent materials and disposed of as hazardous waste. Store in sealed containers under inert gas (nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from oxidizers and strong acids. Shelf life typically exceeds 12 months when stored below 30°C in original packaging.
B2B Procurement Guide
Industrial buyers should prioritize suppliers with batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (CoA) confirming purity (>95%) and low hydrolyzable chloride content. Drum (200kg) and tote (1000kg) packaging are common. Logistics planning should account for flammable liquid regulations (UN number 3082). Consider conducting lab trials to assess compatibility with existing resin systems. Some manufacturers offer pre-mixed CGE/epoxy blends for simplified processing. For large-volume contracts, negotiate pricing based on quarterly demand forecasts.
Related Manufacturers
- 主营：二甲基亚砜、乙二醇、丙二醇、6358、DMAC
- 主营：阻燃剂、乙酸镍、乙酸镝、硫酸锂、硫酸锶、溴氨酸、香茅醇、肌氨酸、锂电池、四氢萘、磷酸铬、碳酸镁、碳酸镍、防冻剂、磷酸铝、叔丁醇、氟苯基、浮选剂、稀释剂、羟乙基、去除剂、庚二酸、除磷剂、十八烯、蛋白酶
- 主营：环戊酮、甲酸镍、阻燃剂、草酸镧、钼酸铵、催化剂、钒酸铋、溴氨酸、硝酸锆、碳酸镧、白僵菌、磷酸铁、钨酸酐、氟化镧、视黄醇、叔丁醇、杀螨剂、杀虫剂、醋酸钬、抗粘剂、氟化镥、肟菌酯、氢化钠、氯铂酸、氟化镁
- 主营：增塑剂、草酸镍、阻燃剂、1-二十烯、栀子蓝、抗氧剂、偶联剂、异壬酸、间氟溴苄、异胞嘧啶、磷酸三钾、油墨油剂、洗涤助剂、苯磺酸钠、单体香料、环磺酮酸、分散染料、无机颜料、苹果酸镁、表面处理剂、丙二醇甲醚、化妆品原料、丁酸甘油酯、硅烷处理剂、表面活性剂
- 主营：离子液体、咪唑、催化剂、5-二甲基吡唑、阻燃剂、正丁醇锆、四氟硼酸锂、香兰基丁醚、氟化物、全氟辛基三甲氧基硅烷、丙酮肟、双酚E型氰酸酯、叔丁基乙烯基醚、钯碳催化剂、钛硅分子筛、硫酸烟酰苯胺、丙酮缩氨基硫脲
- 主营：叔碳酸、十八醛、溶菌酶、2-甲基丁醛、10-羟基羊蜡酸、海藻糖、癸二醇、氨基丙基、氢路噻嗪、邻苯二甲、乙基碳二、羟基癸酸、正十七烷、谷胱甘肽、烷二甲醇、松果体素、vc磷酸酯镁、朱栾倍半萜、丁烷四乙酸、表面活性剂、癸烷撑二醇、缩水甘油邻、氢氯噻嗪杂质、盐酸邻菲罗啉、壳聚糖季铵盐
- 主营：杜仲素、对位酯、丙烯酸酯、二氧化硫脲、乙基麦芽酚、饲料添加剂、油酸基硬脂酸、二苯基硅二醇
- 主营：化学品、香精香料、试剂、6358、中间体、有机硅、橡胶树脂、催化剂、纳米材料
- 主营：碘化钾、剂原料、王浆酸、6358、肉桂酸、特戊醛、氰酸钠、己二酸、黄原胶、麝香105、还原红41、辛酸乙酯、油胺原料、柠檬酸钠、癸醛原料、化工原料、丙酸苄酯、甲基磺酸、异丙碘胺、双盐酸肼、碘类原料、有机化工、胍基乙酸、环保原料、防腐原料、苦精原料
- 主营：硼酸酐、阻聚剂、己二酸、6-氯嘌呤、氯化锂、发泡剂、乙二醇、醋酸铜、硅酸钠、正癸醇、新癸酸、环烷油、腰果酚、十二醇、酒石酸、碳酸锂、三甘醇、油菜酸、二甘醇、碳酸钾、甲酸钠、硅酸镁、棕榈油、微晶石蜡、磷酸一铵
- 主营：全氟三丁胺、全氟三乙胺、全氟三丙胺、6358、全氟聚醚、全氟萘烷、全氟己酮、羟基磷灰石、生物活性玻璃、布洛芬、溴壬烷、磷酸铵、甲乙基、褪黑素、嘧啶钠、莪术油、显色剂、叔丁醇、茜素红、乙氧基、异戊醇、脯氨酸、茚三酮、氯唑沙
- 主营：硫酸烟酰苯胺、聚苯胺、硫酸阿托品、N-油酰肌氨酸、表面活性剂、光引发剂、离子液体、乙基纤维素、缓蚀剂、OB酸
- 主营：侧柏叶油、当归提取物、益智仁精油、6358、羟丙基硅油、侧柏叶精油、茴香提取液、墨旱莲提取物、接骨木提取液
- 主营：硫酸铝、硫酸铁、除草剂、6358、芥花籽油、全氟萘烷、桂花精油、乳清酸锂、分析试剂、无色液体、香精香料、农药中间体、淡黄色液体、巯基乙酸钙、化工催化剂、乙酰基六肽、医药中间体、表面活性剂、香料化合物、草酸二水合物、三硫代碳酸钠、二硫氰基甲烷、甲基天冬氨酸、精胺四盐酸盐、苯乙烯化苯酚、硫脲类促进剂
- 主营：6358、硅油树脂、中间体、香精香料