Diethyl ether, 5 l, aluminium

This 5-liter aluminum container holds Diethyl Ether, a solvent from the category of Solvents for Synthesis. It is an ether with a Molecular Weight of 74.12 g/mol. In the workplace, it requires various precautions such as no open flames, no smoking, and the use of safety equipment like goggles and gloves. The European Union has recommended an occupational exposure limit value of 308 mg/m3 (100 ppm) for an 8-hour workday and 616 mg/m3 (200 ppm) for short-term exposure.

• CAS Number: 60-29-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H10O
• Molecular Weight: 74.12
• Exact Mass: 74.073164938
• Boiling Point: 94.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -177.3 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 2.6 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]