| Identification | |
| Name: | Petroleum Ether |
| Synonyms: | Benzin; Canadol; Ligroine; naphtha petroleum; naphtha, VM&P; Petroleum naphtha; Petroleum spirits; Varnish Makers & Painters Naphtha; VM & M NAPHTHA; VM & P Naphtha; |
| CAS: | 8032-32-4 |
| EINECS: | 232-453-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C7H7BrMg |
| Molecular Weight: | 195.33948 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/C6H6/c1-2-4-6-5-3-1/h1-6H |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 3295 3 |
| Density: | 0.64 |
| Stability: | Stable. Extremely flammable. Avoid strong oxidizing agents, all sources of ignition. As a consequence of its low flashpoint, mixtures of this material with air may ignite upon contact with hot surfaces - a naked flame is not required. |
| Refractive index: | n20/D 1.428 |
| Water Solubility: | Insoluble in water |
| Solubility: | Insoluble in water |
| Appearance: | Clear liquid |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | I |
| Color: | Clear, colorless liq RHOMBIC PRISMS Colorless to light-yellow liquid [Note: A solid below 42 degrees F]. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
F:Highlyflammable
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