Diethyl ether

REACH Registration Number: 01-2119535785-29-0001

Chemical Name:

Diethyl ether

Trade Name:

Diethyl ether

CAS:

60-29-7

ES:

200-467-2

Synonyms:

Ether
Ethyl ether
Ethoxyethane
1,1'-Oxydiethane

Molecular Formula:

C4H10O

Molecular Weight:

74.122

Characteristics: 

Mobile, clear, colorless, highly volatile liquid (at 20 °C) with characteristic odor.
Completely miscible with organic solvents, partially miscible with water.

Qualitative values

Density (at 20 °C) 713,5–714,5 kg/m3
Peroxides (as H2O2) max. 0,00015 % wt.
Acidity (as CH3COOH) max. 0,0002 % wt.
Aldehydes only a slight opalescence on the water surface within 1 min.
Water max. 0,15 % wt.
Non-volatile matter max. 0,001 % wt.
Ethanol max. 0,10 % wt.
Methanol max. 0,02 % hm.

 

Storage

Store in a tightly closed container.
Keep away from sources of ignition and heat.
Warehouse facilities must be equipped with ventilation system of sufficient capacity.
Protect from light.
Protect from air.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.