Ether
Synonyms: ALCOHOL - ETHER;ALCOHOL-ETHER MIXTURE;ETHER METHANOL SOLVENT;(C2H5)2O;1,1’-oxobis(ethane);1,1’-oxybis-ethan;1,1’-oxybisethane;1,1’-oxybis-Ethane
CAS: 60-29-7
MF: C4H10O
MW: 74.12
EINECS: 200-467-2
Melting point -116 °C
Boiling point 34.6 °C(lit.)
density 0.714
vapor density 2.6 (vs air)
vapor pressure 28.69 psi ( 55 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.3530(lit.)
Fp -40 °F
storage temp. Store at RT.
Water Solubility 69 g/L (20 oC)
FreezingPoint -116.3℃
Merck 14,3806
Stability: Stable, but light-sensitive, sensitive to air. May contain BHT (2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol) as a stabilizer. Substances to be avoided include zinc, halogens, halogen-halogen compounds, nonmetals, nonmetallic oxyhalides, strong oxidizing agents, chromyl chloride, turpentine oils, turps substitutes, nitrates, metallic chlorides.
Chemical Properties Clear liquid
General Description A clear colorless liquid with an anesthetic odor. Flash point -49°F. Less dense than water and slightly soluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors are heavier than air. Used as a solvent and to make other chemicals.