1,2-Diformyloxyethane

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1,2-Diformyloxyethane Basic information
Product Name:    1,2-Diformyloxyethane
Synonyms:    1,2-Ethanediol,diformate;1,2-ethanedioldiformate;diformiated’ethyleneglycol;Ethylene formate;ethyleneformate;Formic acid, ethylene ester;formicacid,ethyleneester;1,2-DIFORMYLOXYETHANE
CAS:    629-15-2
MF:    C4H6O4
MW:    118.09
EINECS:    211-077-7
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Mol File:    629-15-2.mol

1,2-Diformyloxyethane Chemical Properties
Boiling point     174-178 °C(lit.)
density     1.226 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure     1.72hPa at 25℃
refractive index     n20/D 1.415
LogP    -0.69
CAS DataBase Reference    629-15-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference    1,2-Ethanediol, diformate(629-15-2)
EPA Substance Registry System    1,2-Ethanediol, 1,2-diformate (629-15-2)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes     Xn
Risk Statements     22-41
Safety Statements     26-36
WGK Germany     3
RTECS     KW5250000

1,2-Diformyloxyethane Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties    Water-white liquid. hydrolyzes slowly, liberating formic acid. Soluble in water, alcohol and ether. Combustible.
Uses    Embalming fluids.
General Description    A water-white liquid. More dense than water. Flash point 200°F. May be toxic by ingestion. Used in embalming fluids.
Air & Water Reactions    Soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile    1,2-Diformyloxyethane reacts exothermically with acids. With strong oxidizing acids; the heat may ignite the reaction products. Also reacts exothermically with basic solutions. Generates hydrogen with with strong reducing agents (alkali metals, hydrides).
Hazard    Toxic by ingestion.
Health Hazard    Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
Flammability and Explosibility    Nonflammable
Safety Profile    Poison by ingestion. A severe eye irritant. Flammable when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.