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Diethyl ether

≥99.7%, anhydrous, contains 1 ppm BHT as inhibitor

Synonym(s):

DEE, Et2O, Ethoxyethane, Ether, Ethyl ether

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Linear Formula:
(CH3CH2)2O
CAS Number:
60-29-7
Molecular Weight:
74.12
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
57648383
UNSPSC Code:
12352112
EC Number:
200-467-2
MDL number:
MFCD00011646
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1696894
Assay:
≥99.7%
Grade:
anhydrous
Bp:
34.6 °C
Vapor pressure:
28.66 psi ( 55 °C), 8.56 psi ( 20 °C)
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Product Name

Diethyl ether, contains 1 ppm BHT as inhibitor, anhydrous, ≥99.7%

grade

anhydrous

Quality Segment

200

vapor density

2.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure

28.66 psi ( 55 °C), 8.56 psi ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.7%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

320 °F

contains

1 ppm BHT as inhibitor

expl. lim.

36.5 %

impurities

<0.003% water, <0.005% water (100 mL pkg)

evapn. residue

<0.0003%

color

colorless

refractive index

n20/D 1.3530 (lit.)

bp

34.6 °C

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

Our anhydrous solvents deliver exceptionally low water content, making them the ideal choice for moisture-sensitive laboratory applications. Packaged in the exclusive Sure/Seal™ septum bottle system, they are reliably protected against moisture ingress from first use to last drop. The innovative Sure/Seal™ closure combines an advanced plug-style liner with an airtight elastomer and crimp cap design to ensure consistent product integrity. Three unique liner materials provide optimal chemical compatibility across a broad range of solvents. Sure/Seal™ packaging is proven to maintain anhydrous conditions even after repeated punctures. With more than 70 products across all major solvent families, available in pack sizes from 100 mL to 2 L, the portfolio meets virtually every laboratory need. By choosing ready-to-use anhydrous solvents in Sure/Seal™ packaging, researchers eliminate the need for time-consuming and hazardous in-house solvent drying and distillation - saving time, reducing risk, and improving reproducibility.

Application

Anhydrous solvents in Sure/Seal™ packaging are essential wherever water contamination would compromise experimental results. They are widely used in moisture-sensitive applications such as organic synthesis - including Grignard reactions, organometallic chemistry, and catalysis - as well as in peptide, oligonucleotide, and pharmaceutical synthesis.

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Legal Information

Sure/Seal is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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Danger

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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