| Identification | |
| Name: | 2-Ethoxyethyl ether |
| Synonyms: | Ether,bis(2-ethoxyethyl) (7CI,8CI);1,1'-Oxybis(2-ethoxy)ethane;2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)-1-ethoxyethane;3,6,9-Trioxaundecane;Bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ether;Diethyl Carbitol;Diethylene glycol diethylether;Ethanol, 2,2'-oxybis-, diethyl ether;Ethyldiglyme;Diethylene Glycol Diethyl Ether; |
| CAS: | 112-36-7 |
| EINECS: | 203-963-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C8H18O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 162.23 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C8H18O3/c1-3-9-5-7-11-8-6-10-4-2/h3-8H2,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 0.9 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. May form peroxides on exposure to air - test for their presence before heating. |
| Refractive index: | 1.4105-1.4125 |
| Water Solubility: | SOLUBLE |
| Solubility: | Soluble |
| Appearance: | colourless liquid |
| Specification: |
2-Ethoxyethyl ether , with CAS number of 112-36-7, can be called 1,1'-Oxybis(2-ethoxy)ethane ; 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)-1-ethoxyethane ; Bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ether ; Diethylene glycol diethylether ; Diethyl Carbitol ; Diethylene Glycol Diethyl Ether ; Ethanol, 2,2'-oxybis-, diethyl ether . It is a colourless liquid, highly flammable, it may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air. Vapor-air mixtures are explosive above the flash point. 2-Ethoxyethyl ether is incompatible with strong acids and also incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. Glycol ether compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List. |
| HS Code: | 29091900 |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not store in direct sunlight. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Regularly check inhibitor levels to maintain peroxide levels below 1%. Do not break the seal on the container until it is needed. Label the container with the date it was first opened. Long-term storage is not recommended. |
| Color: | Colorless liquid |
| Usage: | High boiling reaction medium. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi: Irritant
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