Ethylene glycol ethyl methyl ether, 97%, stab. with 0.01% BHT, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is employed in the reaction of metal salts of thymine and uracil with tetra-acetyl-α-glucopyranosyl bromide.

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Applications
It is employed in the reaction of metal salts of thymine and uracil with tetra-acetyl-α-glucopyranosyl bromide.

Solubility
Fully miscible in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5137-45-1
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00048580
• Synonym: 2,5-dioxaheptane, ethane, 1-ethoxy-2-methoxy, ethyl 2-methoxyethyl ether

• Density: 0.85
• Boiling Point: 100°C to 102°C
• Flash Point: 2°C (36°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.387
• Linear Formula: CH₃OCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₃
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN3271
• Solubility Information: Fully miscible in water.
• Formula Weight: 104.15
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethylene glycol ethyl methyl ether, stabilized with 0.01% BHT

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H315-H319-H335 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ETHERS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	225-893-6
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only