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1,2-Dimethoxyethane, 99+%, stab. with BHT, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
1,2-Dimethoxyethane is widely used as a solvent for electrolyte of lithium batteries, polysilicones, oligo- and polysaccharides. It plays an important role in Grignard reactions, Suzuki reactions and Stille couplings in organometallic chemistry and in pharmaceutical synthesis. It is a higher boiling point solvent and is used as an alternative to diethyl ether and tetrahydrofuran. It is used for the etching of synthetic polymers like polytetrafluoroethylene and other fluoropolymers with alkali metal dispersions.
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1,2-Dimethoxyethane is widely used as a solvent for electrolyte of lithium batteries, polysilicones, oligo- and polysaccharides. It plays an important role in Grignard reactions, Suzuki reactions and Stille couplings in organometallic chemistry and in pharmaceutical synthesis. It is a higher boiling point solvent and is used as an alternative to diethyl ether and tetrahydrofuran. It is used for the etching of synthetic polymers like polytetrafluoroethylene and other fluoropolymers with alkali metal dispersions.
Solubility
Miscible with water, methanol, ethanol, diethyl ether, acetone, tetrahydrofuran, benzene and toluene.
Notes
Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. It can be oxidized on air to form peroxides.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -69°C |
Density | 0.867 |
Boiling Point | 84°C to 86°C |
Flash Point | −6°C (21°F) |
Odor | Ether-like |
Linear Formula | CH3OCH2CH2OCH3 |
Refractive Index | 1.38 |
Quantity | 500 mL |
UN Number | UN2252 |
Beilstein | 1209237 |
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Safety and Handling



- 1,2-Dimethoxyethane
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
- EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only
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