Diethyl ether PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C4H10O
Molecular Weight:  74.12 g/mol
CAS Number: 60-29-7

Properties

Autoignition temp. 320 °F
Explosion limit 36.5 %
Assay Purity >=99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.3530
B pt. 34.6 °C
M pt. 116°C
Density 0.714 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H224,H302,H336
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P301 + P312 - P403 + P233
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29091100
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1155

Description

Application
It is widely used as a laboratory solvent in extraction processes and historically as an anesthetic in medicine.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to dissolve nonpolar substances efficiently and facilitate chemical reactions or separations.

General Description
Diethyl ether is a colorless highly volatile and flammable organic compound with a characteristic sweet odor commonly used as a solvent.