10471-14-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-ethoxy-1-methoxyethane
• Synonyms: 1-ethoxy-1-methoxyethane;Ethane, 1-ethoxy-1-methoxy-;1-ethoxy-1-methoxy-ethan;Acetaldehyde ethylmethyl acetal
• CAS NO: 10471-14-4
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 104.14758
• EINECS: 233-959-0
• Mol File: 10471-14-4.mol
• Article Data: 6

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 87°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.838g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 72.8mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.378
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-ethoxy-1-methoxyethane(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-ethoxy-1-methoxyethane(10471-14-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-ethoxy-1-methoxyethane(10471-14-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 10471-14-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

1-ethoxy-1-methoxyethane, also known as ethyl methyl ether, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H12O2. It is a colorless and flammable liquid with a slightly sweet odor. 1-ethoxy-1-methoxyethane is commonly used as a solvent in various industrial applications, including as a solvent for cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose, and various natural and synthetic resins. It is also used as a solvent in the production of pharmaceuticals and in the extraction of natural products. Additionally, 1-ethoxy-1-methoxyethane is used as a component in specialty fuel formulations and as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations. However, it is important to handle this chemical with care, as it is highly flammable and should be stored and used in a well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition.

InChI:InChI=1/C5H12O2/c1-4-7-5(2)6-3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3

Upstream product

• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 64-17-5 ethanol 
• 109-92-2 ethyl vinyl ether 
• 105-57-7 diethyl acetal 
• 109-87-5 Dimethoxymethane 
• 534-15-6 1,1-dimethoxyethane 
• 201230-82-2 carbon monoxide 
• 7081-78-9 1-chloroethyl ethyl ether 
• 124-41-4 sodium methylate 

Downstream Products

• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 105-57-7 diethyl acetal 
• 534-15-6 1,1-dimethoxyethane 
• 64-17-5 ethanol 
• 7081-78-9 1-chloroethyl ethyl ether 
• 20680-10-8 1-(1-ethoxyethoxy)-propane 

Relevant articles and documents

HCo(CO)4 AS AN ACID CATALYST IN VINYL ETHER REACTIONS

At room conditions in the presence of alcohols, HCo(CO)4 instead of being consumed by vinyl ethers, functions as an acid catalyst for acetal formation.

Process and catalysts for the oxidation of methanol and/or ethanol

A process for oxidation of methanol, ethanol, or a mixture of methanol and ethanol comprising contacting the methanol and/or ethanol with an oxygen-containing gas and a supported catalyst comprising one or more platinum group oxides. The process conditions and/or catalyst may be selected to as to selectively produce methyl formate from methanol or diethoxyethane from ethanol. The invention also includes certain novel supported platinum group metal oxide catalysts. Preferred catalysts include one or more ruthenium oxides.

SYNTHESIS OF UNSYMMETRICAL 1,1-DIALKOXYALKANES AND THEIR SULFUR-CONTAINING ANALOGS

Acyclic acetals and 1,1-di(alkylthio)alkanes enter into exchange reactions in the presence of aprotic acids and of the KU-2 cation-exchange resin with the formation of the unsymmetric acetals and 1-alkoxy-1-alkylthioalkanes.In reaction with ethylal di(ethylthio)methane forms 3,5,7-trioxanonane in addition to ethylthioethoxymethane. 2-Methyl-4-thia-2-hexene was found in the products from the reaction of 1,1-di(ethylthio)-2-methylpropane with methylal.