dimethoxyethane

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₄H₁₀O₂
CAS Number	24991-55-7
Appearance	Colorless liquid; [ICSC] Ether-like odor; [Merck Index] Fully miscible; [MSDSonline]

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	1,2-dimethoxyethane
SMILES	COCCOC
InChI Key	XTHFKEDIFFGKHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C4H10O2/c1-5-3-4-6-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	85 °C
Melting Point	-72 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	-2 °C
Density	0.868 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Danger

Flash Point

-2 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.