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Diethyl ether

≥99.5%, JIS special grade, suitable for HPLC

Synonym(s):

Et2O, Ethoxyethane, Ether, Ethyl ether

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Linear Formula:
(CH3CH2)2O
CAS Number:
60-29-7
Molecular Weight:
74.12
UNSPSC Code:
12352112
PubChem Substance ID:
329748726
MDL number:
MFCD00011646
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1696894
eCl@ss:
39021002
Assay:
≥99.5%
Grade:
JIS special grade
Technique(s):
HPLC: suitable
Bp:
34.6 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
28.5 psi
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Product Name

Diethyl ether, JIS special grade, ≥99.5%

grade

JIS special grade

vapor density

2.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure

28.5 psi

assay

≥99.5%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

320 °F

expl. lim.

36.5 %

availability

available only in Japan

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable

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

Application


  • Genomic, LC-MS, and FTIR Analysis of Plant Probiotic Potential of Bacillus albus for Managing Xanthomonas oryzae via Different Modes of Application in Rice (Oryza sativa L.).: This research utilized diethyl ether in the solvent extraction process to analyze the plant probiotic potential of Bacillus albus, providing insights into its application in agriculture (Chandwani et al., 2023).


  • [Study of 2,6-di(propan-2-yl)phenol stability in biomaterial].: Investigates the stability of a specific phenolic compound in biomaterials, where diethyl ether was used as a solvent to extract and preserve the chemical properties for analytical assessment (Shormanov et al., 2023).


  • A novel fluorophore with multichromic effect and its application in LED light for the volatile vapor detection.: Describes the development of a new fluorophore using diethyl ether as a solvent to enhance the solubility of materials, facilitating the detection of volatile vapors in environmental monitoring (Prabakaran et al., 2023).

  • Comparison of two methods for the extraction of ethylglucuronide from hair.: Compares methodologies involving diethyl ether for the extraction of ethylglucuronide from hair samples, evaluating efficiency and recovery rates critical for forensic analysis (Groff et al., 2024).

  • Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity of the Anacyclus Valentinus L. Essential Oil and its Oxygenated Fraction.: Highlights the extraction of essential oil using diethyl ether, assessing its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities for potential therapeutic applications (Ainseba et al., 2024).



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pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

signalword

Danger

supp_hazards

EUH019,EUH066

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

flash_point_f

-49.0 °F

flash_point_c

-45 °C

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

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