Dimethoxymethane, 99.5+%

Description

CAS: 109-87-5 | C₃H₈O₂ | 76.09 g/mol

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 109-87-5
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₈O₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 76.09
• MDL Number: MFCD00008495
• InChI Key: NKDDWNXOKDWJAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methylal, formal, methane, dimethoxy, formaldehyde dimethyl acetal, dimethyl formal, anesthenyl, 2,4-dioxapentane, bis methoxy methane, methylene dimethyl ether, methoxymethyl methyl ether
• PubChem CID: 8020
• ChEBI: CHEBI:48341
• IUPAC Name: dimethoxymethane
• SMILES: COCOC

• Melting Point: -105.0°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.8600g/mL
• Boiling Point: 41.0°C to 42.0°C
• Flash Point: −18°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 99.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.3525 to 1.3545
• Linear Formula: CH₂(OCH₃)₂
• Quantity: 1 L
• Fieser: 01,671; 02,271; 06,374; 07,115
• Specific Gravity: 0.86
• Merck Index: 15, 6086
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 32.3g/100 mL (16°C). Other solubilities: miscible with alcohol,ether,oils,hydrocarbons,miscible with most common organic solvents,very soluble in acetone,benzene
• Viscosity: 3.25 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 76.09
• Percent Purity: 99.5+%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Dimethoxymethane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
EINECSNumber	203-714-2

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only