Table 3.
Components of crude oil sampled at the target reservoir planned to conduct ASP flooding.
| Properties | Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (DGBE) | Isobutyl Alcohol (IBA) |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical formula | C8H18O3 | C4H10O |
| Molar mass (g/mol) | 162.229 | 74.122 |
| Vapor pressure | - | 9 mmHg (20 °C) |
| Density (g/cm3) | 0.955 | 0.803 |
| Melting point (°C) | −68 | −108 |
| Boiling point (°C) | 231 | 108 |
| Flash point (°C) | 100 | 27 |
| Appearance | Colorless clear liquid | Colorless liquid |
| Solubility in water | Soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl ether, and acetone | 8.7 mL/100 mL |