DIETHYL ETHER

Name: DIETHYL ETHER
SKU: KC.410074

Cat. NoKC.410074 CategorySolvents Molecular FormulaC4H10O CAS60-29-7 Molecular Weight74.12 g/mol

Pack sizes 500ML2.5LTR

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Flammable

Irritant

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diethyl ether has been reported in Basella alba, Acca sellowiana, and Fragaria with data available.

Used as a solvent and a reagent in organic syntheses; [ACGIH] Used as a solvent (waxes, fats, oils, perfumes, gums, nitrocellulose, alkaloids); Also used to prime gasoline engines; [Merck Index]
For azeotropic distillation /entrainer/ to obtain better separation.
"Unrefined" grade is used as component of cold weather starting fluids for diesel and gasoline engines, usually blended with other volatile, flammable materials such as propane and butane.
For more Uses (Complete) data for DIETHYL ETHER (11 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Physical Description	Diethyl ether appears as a clear colorless liquid with an anesthetic odor. Flash point -49 °F. Less dense than water and slightly soluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors are heavier than ai…
Color/Form	Colorless, volatile, mobile liquid
Odor	Sweetish, pungent odor
Melting Point	-177.3 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	94.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	-49 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	0.714 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Solubility	greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	442 mmHg at 68 °F ; 760 mmHg at 94.3 °F (NTP, 1992)
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: 1.35555 at 15 °C/D
Stability/Shelf Life	It is slowly oxidized by action of air, moisture, and light, with formation of peroxides.

IUPAC Name	ethoxyethane
Molecular Formula	C4H10O
Molecular Weight	74.12 g/mol
CAS	60-29-7
SMILES	CCOCC
InChIKey	RTZKZFJDLAIYFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.410074
Pack sizes	500ML · 2.5LTR

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