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Dimethyl ether

puriss., ≥99.9% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Methyl ether

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2O
CAS Number:
115-10-6
Molecular Weight:
46.07
Beilstein:
1730743
EC Number:
204-065-8
MDL number:
MFCD00008494
UNSPSC Code:
12142100
PubChem Substance ID:
329755804
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

1.62 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

vapor pressure

>760 mmHg ( 25 °C)

grade

puriss.

Assay

≥99.9% (GC)

autoignition temp.

662 °F

expl. lim.

27 %

bp

−24.8 °C (lit.)

mp

−141 °C (lit.)

functional group

ether

SMILES string

COC

InChI

1S/C2H6O/c1-3-2/h1-2H3

InChI key

LCGLNKUTAGEVQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Dimethyl ether (DME) is the simplest aliphatic ether used as a reactant as well as a solvent in organic synthesis. It is also used as a precursor for the preparation of important useful organic compounds such as dimethyl carbonate, methyl acetate, propylene and chloromethyl ether.

Application

DME can be used as a precursor for the preparation of versatile methylating agents such as dimethyl sulfate and trimethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate.

Packaging

Cylinder with net 1.1 kg
DIN 477 nr.1

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply

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Pictograms

FlameGas cylinder
GHS02,GHS04

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H220,H280

Precautionary Statements

P210 - P377 - P381 - P410 + P403

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Gas 1A - Press. Gas Liquefied gas

Storage Class Code

2A - Gases

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

-41.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-41 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

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ISHL Notified Names

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JAN Code

38912-1.2KG:
38912-BULK:
38912-1EA:

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