Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
-177.3 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
94.3 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
density
0.714 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
solubility
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
442 mmHg at 68 u00b0F ; 760 mmHg at 94.3 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
-49 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Irritant
Health Hazard
Flammable
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
- H316: Causes mild skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
- H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
- H224 (98%): Extremely flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
- H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H336 (98%): May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
- H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways [Warning Aspiration hazard]
- H302 (98%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 60-29-7 |
| IUPAC Name | ethoxyethane |
| InChI Key | RTZKZFJDLAIYFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 3283 |
| INCI Name | ETHYL ETHER |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Pharma-grade ether used in extraction and formulation processes.