Product Description

ProductDiethoxymethane
CAS462-95-3
FormulaC5H12O2
SynonymDEM, ethoxymethoxyethane, Ethane, 1,1'-[methylenebis(oxy)]bis-, Diethoxymethane,Ethane,1,1'-[methylenebis(oxy)]bis-

Typical Product Specifications

Auto/Self Ignition Temperaturetemp. 174 c
Moderately Solublein water
Boiling Point88C
Flash Point-6C CC
Auto Ignition Temp174C
Vapor Pressure60 mmHg at 25C
Surface Tension21.18 dynes/cm at 20C
Specific gravity0.831 at 20/20C
Evaporation Rate0.25
Appearenceclear, colorless liquid
Freezing Point-66.5C
Vapor Density3.6
Water solubility4.2% at 25C
Viscosity0.40 at 20C
Assay99.65% DEM min
Water0.05% max
Ethanol0.03% max
Dielectric Constant2.52 at 20C
Refractive Index1.3732
BHT50 to 150 ppm
Melting Point-66.5 c
Molecular weight104.15
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

Used as a solvent, formaldehyde equivalent, ethoxy transfer againt, and carrier for organo-metallics.

Use: SOLVENT

ClassSolvents - Glycols - Alcohols
FunctionSolvents
IndustryIndustrial, Solvents
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