CAS:115-10-6
MF:C2H6O
MW:46.07
EINECS:204-065-8
Properties
Melting point:−141 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:−24.8 °C(lit.)
Density 1.617
vapor density 1.62 (vs air)
vapor pressure >760 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
refractive index 1.2984
Flash point:-41°C
solubility Soluble in acetone, chloroform, ethanol (95%), ether, and 1 in 3 parts of water. Dimethyl ether is generally miscible with water, nonpolar materials, and some semipolar materials. For pharmaceutical aerosols, ethanol (95%) is the most useful cosolvent. Glycols, oils, and other similar materials exhibit varying degrees of miscibility with dimethyl ether.
OdorChloroform-like; sweet.
explosive limit27%
Water Solubility soluble
Merck 6071
BRN 1730743
Stability:Stable. Extremely flammable. Note low flash point. May form explosive mixtures with air. May form peroxides during prolonged storage.
Safety Information
Symbol(GHS)
GHS02,GHS04
Signal word Danger
Hazard statements H220-H280
Precautionary statements P210-P377-P381-P410+P403
Hazard Codes F+
Risk Statements 12
Safety Statements 9-16-33
RIDADR UN 1033 2.1
Product Categories : Fine Chemical
