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2-Chloroethyl ether , 99% , 111-44-4

Synonym(s):
2,2′-Dichlorodiethyl ether;2,2′-Dichlorodiethyl ether, ß,ß′-Dichloroethyl ether;Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether

CAS NO.:111-44-4

Empirical Formula: C4H8Cl2O

Molecular Weight: 143.01

MDL number: MFCD00000975

EINECS: 203-870-1

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: −47 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 65-67 °C15 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  1.22 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  0.4 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.456(lit.)
Flash point: 131 °F
storage temp.  Store at <= 20°C.
solubility  0.01g/l
form  Colorless liquid
color  Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor Sweet, like chloroform.
explosive limit 0.8%(V)
Water Solubility  Slightly soluble. 1.72 g/100 mL
Merck  14,3066
BRN  605317
Henry's Law Constant (x 10-5 atmm3/mol): 124.7, 15.8, 72.0, 12.5, and 1.38 at 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 °C, respectively (EPICS, Howe et al., 1987)
Dielectric constant 20.789999999999999
Exposure limits ACGIH:TLV-TWA 5 ppm (29 mg/m3); TLV-STEL 10 ppm (58 mg/m3)
OSHA:PEL-Ceiling 15 ppm (90 mg/m3)
NIOSH:REL-TWA 5 ppm; REL-STEL 10 ppm
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChI 1S/C4H8Cl2O/c5-1-3-7-4-2-6/h1-4H2
InChIKey ZNSMNVMLTJELDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES ClCCOCCCl
LogP 1.12-1.56 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference 111-44-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC 3 (Vol. 9, Sup 7, 71) 1999
NIST Chemistry Reference Beta,beta'-dichloroethyl ether(111-44-4)
EPA Substance Registry System Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether (111-44-4)

Description and Uses

Dichloroethyl ether is a clear, colorless liquidwith a pungent, fruity odor. It is also described as having achlorinated solvent-like odor. Molecular weight=143.02;Boiling point=176-178℃; Flash point=55℃;Autoignition temperature=369℃; Explosive limits:LEL=2.7%; UEL=unknown. Hazard Identification(based on NFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 3,Flammability 2, Reactivity 1. Insoluble in water.

Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether (BCEE) is used as ascouring agent for textiles; as a dewaxingagent for lubricating oils; as a soil fumigant;as a solvent for resins, oils, and lacquers; andin organic synthesis.

Safety

Symbol(GHS)  Flame (GHS02)Skull and Crossbones (GHS06)Health Hazard (GHS08)
GHS02,GHS06,GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H330-H301+H311-H315+H320-H370-H336-H226
Precautionary statements  P501-P270-P240-P260-P210-P233-P243-P241-P242-P271-P264-P280-P284-P370+P378-P337+P313-P305+P351+P338-P308+P311-P361+P364-P303+P361+P353-P332+P313-P301+P310+P330-P304+P340+P310-P403+P233-P403+P235-P405
PPE Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes  T+,T,F
Risk Statements  10-26/27/28-40-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11
Safety Statements  27-28-36/37-45-7/9-28A-16
RIDADR  UN 1916
OEB A
OEL TWA: 5 ppm (30 mg/m3), STEL: 10 ppm (60 mg/m3) [skin]
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  KN0875000
Autoignition Temperature 365 °C
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29091900
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 1 Dermal
Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation
Acute Tox. 2 Oral
Carc. 2
Flam. Liq. 3
Hazardous Substances Data 111-44-4(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 75 mg/kg (Smyth, Carpenter)
IDLA 100 ppm
REACH Registrations Active
Limited Quantities 100ml (liquid) or 0.5 Kg (solid)
Excepted Quantities Max Inner Pack (1g or 1ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)

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