Diethyl ether, anhydrous, ACS, 99% min, stab. with BHT, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11347208

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 016767.36

Description

Solvent for U.V. spectrophotometric and it is also important as solvent in production of cellulose plastics such as cellulose acetate. It is also common solvent for Grignard reaction.

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

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°C
• Density: 0.713
• Boiling Point: 34.6°C
• Quantity: 500 g
• Flash Point: -45°C (-49°F)
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3525
• Assay Percent Range: 99% min.
• Linear Formula: (C₂H₅)₂O
• UN Number: UN1155
• Merck Index: 14,3806
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water,miscible with alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 74.12
• Percent Purity: ≤99%
• Grade: ACS
• Chemical Name or Material: Diethyl ether, anhydrous, For ACS analysis

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Diethyl ether, anhydrous, ACS

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Flammable liquid Category 1
• 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.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethyl ether

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only