diglyme

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diglyme Structure
diglyme structure
Common Name diglyme
CAS Number 111-96-6 Molecular Weight 134.174
Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 159.8±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H14O3 Melting Point −64 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 70.0±0.0 °C
Symbol GHS02 GHS08
GHS02, GHS08
Signal Word Danger

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name diglyme
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 159.8±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point −64 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C6H14O3
Molecular Weight 134.174
Flash Point 70.0±0.0 °C
Exact Mass 134.094299
PSA 27.69000
LogP -0.80
Vapour density 4.6 (vs air)
Vapour Pressure 3.2±0.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.394
InChIKey SBZXBUIDTXKZTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COCCOCCOC
Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. May be air or light sensitive.
Water Solubility Miscible

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
KN3339000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Ether, bis(2-methoxyethyl)
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
111-96-6
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1736101
LAST UPDATED :
199806
DATA ITEMS CITED :
20
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C6-H14-O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
134.20

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
5400 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - ataxia Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - respiratory depression
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
6 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - ataxia Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - respiratory depression
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
500 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 11 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - maternal-fetal exchange
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
13680 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
male 20 day(s) pre-mating
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Paternal Effects - spermatogenesis (incl. genetic material, sperm morphology, motility, and count) Reproductive - Paternal Effects - testes, epididymis, sperm duct Reproductive - Paternal Effects - other effects on male
TYPE OF TEST :
TCLo - Lowest published toxic concentration
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Inhalation
DOSE :
1100 ppm/6H
SEX/DURATION :
male 2 week(s) pre-mating
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Paternal Effects - spermatogenesis (incl. genetic material, sperm morphology, motility, and count) Reproductive - Paternal Effects - testes, epididymis, sperm duct
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
537 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 11 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
2500 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 6-15 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - Central Nervous System Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - cardiovascular (circulatory) system Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - urogenital system
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
2500 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 6-15 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - pre-implantation mortality (e.g. reduction in number of implants per female; total number of implants per corpora lutea)
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
5 gm/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 6-15 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - litter size (e.g. # fetuses per litter; measured before birth) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
1250 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 6-15 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus)
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
1400 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 6-19 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants) Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system
TYPE OF TEST :
Sex chromosome loss and nondisjunction
TYPE OF TEST :
Dominant lethal test

MUTATION DATA

TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
1000 ppm/5D (Continuous)
REFERENCE :
NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: PB83-138198 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - T0698 No. of Facilities: 27 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 3 No. of Employees: 191 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - T0698 No. of Facilities: 13 (estimated) No. of Industries: 2 No. of Occupations: 2 No. of Employees: 207 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 52 (estimated)

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS02 GHS08
GHS02, GHS08
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H226-H360
Supplemental HS May form explosive peroxides.
Precautionary Statements P201-P210-P280-P308 + P313-P370 + P378
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes T:Toxic;
Risk Phrases R10;R19;R60;R61
Safety Phrases S53-S45
RIDADR UN 3271 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 1
RTECS KN3339000
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 3
HS Code 2909199090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

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HS Code 2909199090
Summary 2909199090. other acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0%

 Articles38

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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

diethyleneglycol dimethylether
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) Ether
diethylene glycol dimethyl ether
1-methoxyethoxy-2-methoxyethoxyethane
Dimethylcarbitol
DEG dibenzoate
bis-(2-methoxy ethyl)-ether
MFCD00008503
1-Methoxy-2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane
Benzo flex 2-45
diglyme
Bis-(2-benzoyloxy-aethyl)-aether
EINECS 203-924-4
diethyleneglycol dibenzoate
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether,AcroSeal,Extra Dry
bis-(2-benzoyloxy-ethyl)-ether
OXY BIS(2-ETHYL BENZOATE)
oxydiethylenedibenzoate
diethylenebenzylbenzoate
2-Methoxyethyl ether
DIGLYCOL DIBENZOATE
Dimethyldiglycol
Diaethylenglykol-dibenzoat
DEGDB
1O2O2O1
bis(methoxyethyl) ether
2,2-OXYBISETHANOLDIBENZOATE

 diglyme | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the boiling point of diglyme?
A: Boiling point of diglyme is 159.8±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the safety information for diglyme?
A: Safety information for diglyme: S53-S45.
Q: How is the water solubility of diglyme?
A: Water solubility of diglyme: Miscible.
Q: What is the melting point of diglyme?
A: Melting point of diglyme is −64 °C(lit.).
Q: What is the SMILES notation of diglyme?
A: SMILES notation of diglyme is COCCOCCOC.
Q: What is the InChIKey of diglyme?
A: InChIKey of diglyme is SBZXBUIDTXKZTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the molecular weight of diglyme?
A: Molecular weight of diglyme is 134.174.
Q: What is the LogP of diglyme?
A: LogP of diglyme is -0.80.
Q: What is the molecular formula of diglyme?
A: Molecular formula of diglyme is C6H14O3.
Q: What are the upstream materials of diglyme?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of diglyme: 67-56-1;111-77-3;111-46-6;109-86-4;433-06-7;353-83-3;17178-10-8;74-88-4;112-35-6;124-41-4.

 diglymefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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