Description
Ethylene Glycol Diethyl Ether (1,2-Diethoxyethane) is a high-purity, colorless, and volatile organic solvent with the molecular formula C6H14O2 and CAS number 629-14-1. This versatile ether is widely utilized in research and industrial applications due to its excellent solvency properties, moderate polarity, and stability under various conditions. It is particularly valued for its ability to dissolve a broad range of organic and inorganic compounds, making it ideal for use in chemical synthesis, chromatography, and as a reaction medium. The product is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive applications. Available in multiple packaging options to suit laboratory and bulk-scale needs.
Properties
- CAS Number: 629-14-1
- Complexity: 31.5
- IUPAC Name: 1,2-diethoxyethane
- InChI: InChI=1S/C6H14O2/c1-3-7-5-6-8-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
- InChI Key: LZDKZFUFMNSQCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- LogP: log Kow = 0.66
- Exact Mass: 118.099379685
- Molecular Formula: C6H14O2
- Molecular Weight: 118.17
- SMILES: CCOCCOCC
- Topological: 18.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 118.099379685
- Physical Description: Ethylene glycol diethyl ether appears as a clear colorless liquid with a faint ether-like odor. Flash point 95 °F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air.
- Color/Form: Colorless liquid
- Odor: Sweetish odor
- Taste: Bitter
- Boiling Point: 250.5 °F at 760 mmHg
- Melting Point: -101 °F
- Flash Point: 95 °F
- Solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 °F
- Density: 0.8484 at 68 °F – Less dense than water; will float
- Vapor Density: 4.1 – Heavier than air; will sink
- Vapor Pressure: 20 mmHg at 58.5 °F ; 40 mmHg at 85.5 °F
- Autoignition Temperature: 406 °F
- Heat of Vaporization: 36.28 kJ/mol at 119.4 °C; 43.20 kJ/mol at 25 °C
- Refractive Index: Index of refraction: 1.3860 at 20 °C/D
- Synonyms: 1,2-Diethoxyethane, ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER, Ethane, 1,2-diethoxy-, EGDEE, HSDB 71, 1,2-Ethanediol, diethyl ether, UNII-F99O7F0CYH, EINECS 211-076-1, UN1153, BRN 1732917, DTXSID5025285, AI3-19760, DTXCID305285, UN 1153, ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER [HSDB], diethylcellosolve, Glyme1, 3,6 dioxaoctane, 3.6-dioxaoctane, EGdiEE, 1,2diethoxyethane, Ethane, 1,2diethoxy, 2Ethoxyethyl ethyl ether, GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER, 1,2-Ethanol, diethyl ether, 1,2Ethanediol, diethyl ether, 4-01-00-02379 (beilstein handbook reference), lzdkzfufmnsqcj-uhfffaoysa-n, 629-14-1, Diethyl cellosolve, 3,6-Dioxaoctane, Hisolve EME, Glyme-1, 2-Ethoxyethyl ethyl ether, Diethyl Glycol, Diethylether ethylenglykolu, F99O7F0CYH, 53609-62-4, Diethylether ethylenglykolu [Czech], Ethyleneglycol diethyl ether, Ethyl glyme, 1,2 diethoxyethane, MFCD00009253, SCHEMBL5334, SCHEMBL22247, SCHEMBL51018, SCHEMBL848027, SCHEMBL1984513, SCHEMBL9858602, CHEMBL1877517, SCHEMBL11411993, SCHEMBL14964733, SCHEMBL21054502, Ethylene glycol diethyl ether, 98%, Tox21_200656, AKOS015899579, NCGC00091756-01, NCGC00091756-02, NCGC00258210-01, CAS-629-14-1, FD175611, DB-054328, D0456, NS00004869, Q1223259, Ethylene glycol diethyl ether, technical, >=90% (GC), Ethylene glycol diethyl ether [UN1153] [Flammable liquid]
Application
Ethylene Glycol Diethyl Ether is commonly employed as a solvent in organic synthesis, particularly for Grignard reactions and other organometallic processes. It serves as a key component in electrolyte formulations for lithium-ion batteries due to its high dielectric constant and thermal stability. Additionally, it is used as a reaction medium in polymerization and as a solvent for resins, dyes, and coatings.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
Precautionary Statements
- P203, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264+P265, P280, P303+P361+P353, P305+P351+P338, P318, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P235, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Flam. Liq. 2 (97.7%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Repr. 1A (99.2%)
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