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Diethyl ether

≥99.0%, anhydrous, ACS reagent, contains BHT as inhibitor

Synonym(s):

Et2O, Ethoxyethane, Ether, Ethyl ether

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Linear Formula:
(CH3CH2)2O
CAS Number:
60-29-7
Molecular Weight:
74.12
NACRES:
NA.07
PubChem Substance ID:
329760566
UNSPSC Code:
12352112
EC Number:
200-467-2
MDL number:
MFCD00011646
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1696894
eCl@ss:
39021002
Assay:
≥99.0%
Grade:
ACS reagent, anhydrous
Bp:
34.6 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
28.66 psi ( 55 °C), 8.56 psi ( 20 °C)
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Product Name

Diethyl ether, anhydrous, ACS reagent, ≥99.0%, contains BHT as inhibitor

Quality Level

200

grade

ACS reagent, anhydrous

vapor density

2.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure

28.66 psi ( 55 °C), 8.56 psi ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.0%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

320 °F

contains

BHT as inhibitor

expl. lim.

36.5 %

dilution

(for analytical testing)

impurities

Alcohol (as CH3CH2OH), passes test, ≤0.0002 meq/g Titr. acid, ≤0.001% Carbonyl (as HCHO), ≤0.03% Water, ≤1 ppm Peroxide (as H2O2)

evapn. residue

≤0.001%

refractive index

n20/D 1.3530 (lit.)

bp

34.6 °C (lit.)

mp

−116 °C (lit.)

density

0.706 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCOCC

InChI

1S/C4H10O/c1-3-5-4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

RTZKZFJDLAIYFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Diethyl ether (DEE) is a flammable and highly volatile organic compound commonly used as a solvent in organic synthesis. DEE can generate organic peroxides when stored for a long time, which can be prevented by adding butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) as a stabilizer. BHT scavenges the free radicals required for peroxide formation.
Our premium ACS solvents are ideal for routine chemical synthesis, drying, purification, and critical labware cleaning. They meet or exceed the rigorous standards of the American Chemical Society (ACS), ensuring high-quality results for your research needs.

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Replicable and Publishable Results: Designed for consistency, our solvents deliver results that can be reliably reproduced, making them ideal for research that requires publication.

Versatile Applications: Suitable for routine chemical synthesis, drying, purification, and critical labware cleaning, our solvents cater to a wide range of research needs in the laboratory.

Application

Diethyl ether ACS grade solvent meets or exceeds the high standards of the American Chemical Society (ACS). It is ideal for most research needs and delivers replicable, publishable results.
Diethyl ether ACS grade solvent is used in:      
  • Routine chemical synthesis      
  • Drying & purification      
  • Critical labware cleaning

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GHS02,GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 1 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

supp_hazards

EUH019,EUH066

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

flash_point_f

-40.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-40 °C - closed cup

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Hardison LK, et al.
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Vacuum Ultraviolet Absorption Spectrum of Diethyl Ether.
Hernandez GJ.
J. Chem. Phys. , 39(5), 1355-1355 (1963)
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