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Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether

puriss., ≥99.0% (GC)

• Synonym(s): 2,2′-Dichlorodiethyl ether
• Linear Formula: (ClCH₂CH₂)₂O
• CAS Number: 111-44-4
• Molecular Weight: 143.01
• Beilstein: 605317
• EC Number: 203-870-1
• MDL number: MFCD00000975
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 329755200
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: 0.4 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• grade: puriss.
• Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.456 (lit.); n20/D 1.457
• bp: 65-67 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: −47 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: ClCCOCCCl
• InChI: 1S/C4H8Cl2O/c5-1-3-7-4-2-6/h1-4H2
• InChI key: ZNSMNVMLTJELDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether is a chemical intermediate. 2-Chloroethyl β-D-glucosiduronic acid is the major metabolite of bis(2-chloroethyl)ether.

Application

Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether may be 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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226,H300 + H310 + H330,H351
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P264 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 1 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Carc. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH018
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 131.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 55.0 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves