| Identification | |
| Name: | Methyl Ether |
| Synonyms: | Dimethyl-13C2 Ether (gas); Dimethyl ether; Methoxymethane; methyl oxide; oxybismethane; wood ether; Methyl Ether (in cylinder without valve) |
| CAS: | 115-10-6 |
| EINECS: | 204-065-8 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H6O |
| Molecular Weight: | 46.07 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C2H6O/c1-3-2/h1-2H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1033 |
| Density: | 0.678 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Extremely flammable. Note low flash point. May form explosive mixtures with air. May form peroxides during prolonged storage. |
| Water Solubility: | soluble |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water |
| Appearance: | colourless gas |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | O52 |
| Color: | COLORLESS GAS @ USUAL TEMP, BUT EASILY CONDENSIBLE Colorless gas Colorless compressed gas or liquid |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
F+:Highlyflammable
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