Names and synonyms
USP NF Name
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
EP Name
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
UNII Code (FDA)
A1A1I8X02B
Preferred Substance Name (FDA)
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER
Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Chemical description
Consists of highly purified diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Key characteristics
Product form
Liquid
Viscosity (mPa.s)
4.8 (20°C)
HLB
Not applicable
Main functionalities
Solvent and powerful solubilizer. Penetration enhancer for topical formulations. Vehicle in topical, parenteral and auricular veterinary formulations. Safety of use inferred by numerous toxicological studies and precedence of use in approved veterinary products.
Main formulation technologies
Spot-on, pour-on solution, drops. Oral liquid and paste. Parenterals.
