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CAS No.: | 540-67-0 |
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Name: | ETHYL METHYL ETHER |
Article Data: | 37 |
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Formula: | C3H8 O |
Molecular Weight: | 60.0959 |
Synonyms: | Ether,ethyl methyl (6CI,7CI,8CI); Ethyl methyl ether; Methane, ethoxy-;Methoxyethane; Methyl ethyl ether |
Density: | 0.711 g/cm3 |
Melting Point: | ?139 °C (134.1 K) |
Boiling Point: | 6.8 °C at 760 mmHg |
Flash Point: | °C |
Appearance: | clear, colorless liquid |
Hazard Symbols: | Highly flammable, dangerous fire and explosion risk. |
Risk Codes: | 12 |
Safety: | Has anesthetic properties. A very dangerous fire and moderate explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials (e.g., air, O2). To fight fire, use alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical. See also ETHERS. |
PSA: | 9.23000 |
LogP: | 0.65270 |
Chemical Name: Ethyl methyl ether
IUPAC NAME: Methoxyethane
CAS No.: 540-67-0
RTECS: KO0260000
Molecular Formula: C3H8O
Molecular Weight: 60.1 g/mol
Density: 0.711 g/cm3
Boiling Point: 6.8 °C at 760 mmHg
Ethyl methyl ether (540-67-0) is a colorless gaseous ether with a medicine-like odor. It is extremely flammable, and its inhalation may cause asphyxiation or dizzyness. As a Lewis base, it can react with Lewis acids to form salts and reacts violently with oxidizing agents.Here is the structure:
Product Categories about Ethyl methyl ether (540-67-0) are Ethers (Low Boiling point) ; Gas Cylinders ; Synthetic Organic Chemistry
The chemical synonymous of Ethyl methyl ether (540-67-0) are Methyl ethyl ether ; Methyloxyethane ; Methoxyethane ; Ethyl methyl ether ; 1-Methoxyethane ; Ethane,methoxy- ; Ether, ethyl methyl
Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
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mouse | LC50 | inhalation | 1082gm/m3/15M (1082000mg/m3) | BEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETIC | Anesthesiology. Vol. 11, Pg. 455, 1950. |
Has anesthetic properties. A very dangerous fire and moderate explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials (e.g., air, O2). To fight fire, use alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical. See also ETHERS.
Hazard Codes:
F+: Highly flammable
Risk Statements about Ethyl methyl ether (540-67-0):
R12 Extremely flammable.
Safety Statements about Ethyl methyl ether (540-67-0):
S9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition.
S29 Do not empty into drains.
S33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
DOT Classification: 2.1; Label: Flammable Gas