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Diethyl Ether

Diethyl ether, 99%

  • Code: D 1726
  • CAS Number: 60-29-7
  • Grade: For Synthesis
  • Molecular Formula: (CH₃CH₂)₂O
  • Molecular Weight: 74.12 g/mol

Synonyms: Diethyl Ether, Dether, Ethyl Ether, Ethyl Oxide, 3-Oxapentane, Ethoxyethane, Diethyl Oxide, Solvent Ether

Description: Diethyl ether is a highly volatile, flammable, and colorless liquid commonly used as a solvent in chemical laboratories. Its low boiling point and excellent solvent properties make it suitable for a wide range of applications in both academic and industrial research.

Applications: Diethyl Ether (D 1726 – OTTO), 99% pure, is widely used:

  • As a solvent in laboratory experiments and chemical synthesis
  • As a starting fluid for some internal combustion engines

Chemical Properties:

  • Category: Solvents, Semi-bulk Solvents
  • Purity (Assay): 99%
  • Appearance (Form): Liquid
  • Color: Colorless
  • Non-Volatile Matter: Max 0.003%
  • Peroxide Content: Max 0.001%
  • Water Content: Max 0.5%

 

Safety Information:

  • Signal Word: Danger
  • Hazard Statements:
    • H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor
    • H302: Harmful if swallowed
    • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • Precautionary Statements:
    • P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources
    • P261: Avoid breathing vapors
  • Supplemental Hazard Information:
    • May form explosive peroxides
    • Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
    • Eye shields and face shields
    • Full-face respirator (US standard)
    • Protective gloves
    • Multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
  • WGK (Germany): 1
  • RTECS Number: KI5775000
  • Flash Point: -40 °F

Properties

  • Categories: Solvents,Semi-bulk solvents
  • Assay: 99%
  • Appearance (Form): Liquid
  • Appearance (Colour): Colourless
  • Non Volatile Matter: Max 0.003%
  • Peroxide: Max 0.001%
  • Water: Max 0.5%

Safety Information

Hazard Symbols

  • Signal word Danger
  • Hazard statements H224-H302-H336
  • Precautionary statements P210-P261
  • Supplemental Hazard Statements May form explosive peroxides., Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
  • Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US),
  • Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
  • WGK Germany 1
  • RTECS KI5775000
  • Flash Point(F) -40 °F

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