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Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether, 99%
Description
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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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
Specifications
| Melting Point | -50°C |
| Density | 1.219 |
| Boiling Point | 178°C |
| Flash Point | 55°C (131°F) |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Linear Formula | ClCH2CH2OCH2CH2Cl |
| Refractive Index | 1.457 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN1916 |
| Beilstein | 605317 |
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Safety and Handling
- Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 1
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P361-Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether
RUO – Research Use Only
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