Diethyl ether, 99.5%, for analysis, stabilized with BHT, conforms to Eur.Ph., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

For analysis

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 60-29-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H10O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 74.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00011646
• InChI Key: RTZKZFJDLAIYFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: diethyl ether, ether, ethyl ether, diethyl oxide, ethyl oxide, aether, pronarcol, anesthetic ether, 3-oxapentane, anaesthetic ether
• PubChem CID: 3283
• ChEBI: CHEBI:35702
• IUPAC Name: ethoxyethane
• SMILES: CCOCC

• Melting Point: -116.0°C
• Acidity: Passes Test
• Density: 0.7140g/mL
• Boiling Point: 34.6°C
• Quantity: 2.5 L
• Flash Point: −45°C
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3510 to 1.3530
• Assay Percent Range: 99.5%
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.002% max.
• Specific Gravity: 0.714
• Linear Formula: (CH₃CH₂)₂O
• Viscosity: 0.2448 mPa.s (20°C)
• Water: 0.1% max. (K.F.)
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 69g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in concentrated hydrochloric acid, miscible with lower aliphatic alcohols, benzene,, chloroform, petroleum ether and many oils
• Formula Weight: 74.12
• Percent Purity: 99.5%
• Grade: Analytical
• Chemical Name or Material: Diethyl ether, Stabilized with BHT

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Diethyl ether

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 1
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H224-Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.
• EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P233-Keep container tightly closed.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

RUO – Research Use Only