Diethyl ether, 99.5%, Extra Dry, stabilized

Diethyl ether, 99.5%, Extra Dry, stabilized

Thermo Scientific™ Diethyl Ether is a high-purity solvent (99.5%) designed for moisture-sensitive applications. Stabilized to prevent peroxide formation, it is packaged in AcroSeal™ bottles to protect against air and moisture ingress, ensuring long-term stability and performance.

Key Features:

• CAS Number: 60-29-7

• Molecular Formula: C₄H₁₀O

• Molecular Weight: 74.12 g/mol

• Purity: ≥99.5%

• Water Content: ≤0.005%

• Residue After Evaporation: ≤0.001%

• Boiling Point: 34.6 °C

• Melting Point: –116.0 °C

• Flash Point: –45 °C

• Density: 0.714 g/mL

• Refractive Index: 1.3510–1.3530

• Viscosity: 0.2448 mPa·s (20 °C)

• Solubility: Soluble in water (69 g/L at 20 °C); miscible with lower aliphatic alcohols, benzene, chloroform, petroleum ether, and many oils

• Packaging: AcroSeal™ bottle

• Quantity: 100 mL

• Synonyms: Diethyl ether, ethyl ether, diethyl oxide, ethyl oxide, aether, anesthetic ether, 3-oxapentane

• IUPAC Name: Ethoxyethane

• SMILES: CCOCC

• InChI Key: RTZKZFJDLAIYFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Applications:

Ideal for moisture-sensitive reactions, extractions, and as a general-purpose solvent in organic synthesis.

Safety and Handling:

• Signal Word: Danger

• Hazard Statements:

  • H224 – Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
  • H302 – Harmful if swallowed
  • H336 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • EUH019 – May form explosive peroxides
  • EUH066 – Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

• Precautionary Statements:

  • P210 – Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
  • P233 – Keep container tightly closed
  • P240 – Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
  • P243 – Take precautionary measures against static discharge
  • P261 – Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
  • P301+P312 – IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
  • P403+P235 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool