Substance profile
1,2-diethoxyethane
1,2-diethoxyethane is a colorless liquid with a sweetish odor.
01 · Identification
What 1,2-diethoxyethane is
1,2-diethoxyethane is a colorless liquid with a sweetish odor. Its molecular formula is C6H14O2 and its molecular weight is 118.17 g/mol. It boils at 121 °C, melts at -74 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger. It is classed as flammable agents - 3rd degree.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H225 | Highly flammable liquid and vapour. |
| H360Df | May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility. |
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation. |
Supplemental EU statements: EUH019
Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P241, P242, P264, P280, P305, P313, P337, P338, P403
03 · Physical and chemical properties
1,2-diethoxyethane properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 121.4 °C (250.5 °F) | HSDB | |
| 121.39 °C (250.5 °F) | at 760 mmHg | CAMEO | |
| Melting point | -74 °C (-101.2 °F) | HSDB | |
| -73.89 °C (-101 °F) | CAMEO | ||
| Density | 0.8484 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| 0.8388 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility | SOLUBILITY IN WATER 2%; SOL IN OILS | HSDB | |
| Very soluble in acetone, benzene, ethyl ether, ethanol | HSDB | ||
| In water, 8.37X10+4 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 9.0007 mmHg | at 20 °C | ICSC |
| 3.37 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| 20 mmHg | at 14.72 °C | CAMEO | |
| Flash point | 35 °C (95 °F) | OPEN CUP | HSDB |
| 35 °C (95 °F) | CAMEO | ||
| Autoignition temperature | 207.78 °C (406 °F) | HSDB | |
| 208 °C (406.4 °F) | ICSC | ||
| Vapor density | 4.07 (air = 1) | HSDB | |
| 4.1 (air = 1) | CAMEO |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling 1,2-diethoxyethane
Incompatible materials
Forms explosive mixture with air. Strong oxidizers may cause fire and explosions. Attacks some plastics, rubber and coatings. Able to form peroxides. Also incompatible with strong acids, aluminum and its alloys.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER can react with oxidizers. It is incompatible with strong acids. (NTP, 1992)
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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