Dimethoxymethane
Product Description
| Product | Dimethoxymethane |
| CAS | 109-87-5 |
| Formula | C3H8O2 |
| Synonym | Methylal, DMM, Diethoxyethane, Methane, dimethoxy-, Dimethoxymethane |
Typical Product Specifications
| Moderately Soluble | in water (20 c) |
| Boiling Point | 42.3C |
| Solubility | 32.3% in water |
| Kinematic viscosity | 3.71 at 25C |
| Refractive Index | 1.3531 |
| Assay | 99.5% min |
| Appearence | clear, colorless liquid |
| Density | 0.861 g/ml |
| Flash Point | -18C CC |
| Surface Tension | 21.2 mN/n at 25C |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.88 psi at 20C |
| Methanol | 0.05% max |
| Formaldehyde | 0.0005% max |
| Water | 0.5% max |
| Dissolved water | 4% |
| Odor | chloroform-like odor |
| Molecular weight | 76.11 |
| Color | colorless clear liquid |
| Chemical Structure | ![]() |
| Notes | Used as a replacment for dichloromethane, in chemical intermediates, in the paint industy, as a propellant in cleaners and degreasers, as fuel for fule cells and as a cooling aid. Available in Technical and Solvent grade. Use: SOLVENT |
| Class | Solvents - Glycols - Alcohols, Chemical Intermediates, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
| Function | Solvents, Intermediates |
| Industry | Industrial, Cleaners, Solvents |

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