Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether, 99%

Description

CAS: 111-44-4 | C4H8Cl2O | 143.01 g/mol

Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether is used as a solvent and soil fumigant. It may be used in the preparation of macrocyclic polyethers, dibenzo-18-crown-6 polyether and dicyclohexyl-18-crown-6 polyether.

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Applications
Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether is used as a solvent and soil fumigant. It may be used in the preparation of macrocyclic polyethers, dibenzo-18-crown-6 polyether and dicyclohexyl-18-crown-6 polyether.

Solubility
Soluble in water. (1.1 g/L) at 20°C.

Notes
Special handling precautions required. View MSDS prior to purchase. MSDS are available online at www.alfa.com

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 111-44-4
• Molecular Formula: C4H8Cl2O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 143.01
• MDL Number: MFCD00000975
• InChI Key: ZNSMNVMLTJELDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-chloroethyl ether, 2,2'-dichlorodiethyl ether, bis 2-chloroethyl ether, chlorex, chloroethyl ether, dcee, dichloroether, khloreks, dichloroethyl ether
• PubChem CID: 8115
• ChEBI: CHEBI:34573
• IUPAC Name: 1-chloro-2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethane
• SMILES: ClCCOCCCl

• Melting Point: -50°C
• Density: 1.219
• Boiling Point: 178°C
• Flash Point: 55°C (131°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.457
• Linear Formula: ClCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂Cl
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN1916
• Beilstein: 605317
• Merck Index: 14,3066
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. (1.1g/L) at 20°C.
• Formula Weight: 143.01
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether

Safety and Handling

missing translation for 'healthHazard1'	H226-H300+H310+H330
missing translation for 'healthHazard2'	GHS H Statement H300-H310-H330-H226-H351 Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Flammable liquid and vapour. Suspected of causing cancer.
missing translation for 'healthHazard3'	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P310-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: 2,2'-DICHLORODIETHYL ETHER
EINECSNumber	203-870-1
RTECSNumber	KN0875000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only