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. Cosolvent in surfactant oral formulations—LFCS Type III (SMEDDS) and Type IV (micellar solutions). Vehicle in nasal and ophthalmic formulations. Safety of use and low irritancy inferred by numerous toxicological studies and precedence of use in approved pharmaceutical products.
Main formulation technologies
