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Name
ETHYL METHYL ETHER
- EINECS
- CAS No. 540-67-0
- Article Data37
- CAS DataBase
- Density 0.711 g/cm3
- Solubility
- Melting Point ?139 °C (134.1 K)
- Formula C3H8 O
- Boiling Point 6.8 °C at 760 mmHg
- Molecular Weight 60.0959
- Flash Point °C
- Transport Information
- Appearance clear, colorless liquid
- Safety Has anesthetic properties. A very dangerous fire and moderate explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials (e.g., air, O2). To fight fire, use alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical. See also ETHERS.
- Risk Codes 12
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Molecular Structure
- Hazard Symbols Highly flammable, dangerous fire and explosion risk.
- Synonyms Ether,ethyl methyl (6CI,7CI,8CI); Ethyl methyl ether; Methane, ethoxy-;Methoxyethane; Methyl ethyl ether
- PSA 9.23000
- LogP 0.65270
Ethyl methyl ether Chemical Properties
Chemical Name: Ethyl methyl ether
IUPAC NAME: Methoxyethane
CAS No.: 540-67-0
RTECS: KO0260000
Molecular Formula: C3H8O
Molecular Weight: 60.1 g/mol
Density: 0.711 g/cm3
Boiling Point: 6.8 °C at 760 mmHg
Ethyl methyl ether (540-67-0) is a colorless gaseous ether with a medicine-like odor. It is extremely flammable, and its inhalation may cause asphyxiation or dizzyness. As a Lewis base, it can react with Lewis acids to form salts and reacts violently with oxidizing agents.Here is the structure:
Product Categories about Ethyl methyl ether (540-67-0) are Ethers (Low Boiling point) ; Gas Cylinders ; Synthetic Organic Chemistry
The chemical synonymous of Ethyl methyl ether (540-67-0) are Methyl ethyl ether ; Methyloxyethane ; Methoxyethane ; Ethyl methyl ether ; 1-Methoxyethane ; Ethane,methoxy- ; Ether, ethyl methyl
Ethyl methyl ether Toxicity Data With Reference
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mouse | LC50 | inhalation | 1082gm/m3/15M (1082000mg/m3) | BEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETIC | Anesthesiology. Vol. 11, Pg. 455, 1950. |
Ethyl methyl ether Safety Profile
Has anesthetic properties. A very dangerous fire and moderate explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials (e.g., air, O2). To fight fire, use alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical. See also ETHERS.
Hazard Codes:
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Risk Statements about Ethyl methyl ether (540-67-0):
R12 Extremely flammable.
Safety Statements about Ethyl methyl ether (540-67-0):
S9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition.
S29 Do not empty into drains.
S33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Ethyl methyl ether Standards and Recommendations
DOT Classification: 2.1; Label: Flammable Gas
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