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General Purpose Solvents

Diethyl Ether AR

RA000043 CAS 60-29-7 AR

Diethyl Ether AR (CAS 60-29-7) is a AR grade laboratory solvent. Pack sizes: 500 mL, 2.5 L, 25 L, 200 L. Submit your requirement to request a quotation.

Identity

Product code
RA000043
CAS number
60-29-7
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
(C 2 H 5 ) 2 O
Molecular weight
74.12

Synonyms: Ethoxyethane

Classification

Technical Data

Physical state
Liquid
Shelf life
60 Months
HS code
2909.1100

Properties

PropertyValue
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -116 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 160°C
Flash point [°C] -40 °C
Boiling point [°C] 34.6 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 563 hPa at 20 °C
Density [g/cm3] 0.713
Solubility in water [% weight] 65 g/l at 20 °C
Explosion limits - upper [%] 48%
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.80%

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Appearance Clear colorless liquid, with characteristic odor
Purity (GC method) Min 99%
Colour scale Max 10 APHA
Weight/ mL at 20°C 0.713 - 0.715 g
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) 1.351 - 1.353
Insoluble matter in water Nil
Water Max 0.2%
Acidity Max 0.0002 meq/gm
Non-volatile matter Max 0.001%
Aldehydes and ketones (as CH3CHO) Max 0.002%
Ethanol (C2H5OH) Max 0.05%
Peroxide (as H2O2) Max 0.0001%
Odorous Impurities Passes test
Substance darkened by H2SO4 Passes test

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades. Grade of this product: AR.

6 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000043-500ML
2.5 L RA000043-2.5L
25 L RA000043-25L
200 L RA000043-200L