Butyl ether , ≥99.5%(GC) , 142-96-1
Synonym(s):
Butyl ether;Dibutyl ether
CAS NO.：142-96-1
Empirical Formula: C8H18O
Molecular Weight: 130.23
MDL number: MFCD00009461
EINECS: 205-575-3
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | -98 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 142-143 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.764 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 4.48 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 4.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 77 °F |
| storage temp. | Store at <= 20°C. |
| solubility | H2O: soluble0.113g/L at 20°C |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless |
| PH | 5.2 (0.2g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Relative polarity | 1.7 |
| Odor | Mild, ether-like. |
| PH Range | 5.2 |
| explosive limit | 0.9-8.5%(V) |
| Water Solubility | 0.03 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
| Merck | 14,1569 |
| BRN | 1732752 |
| Dielectric constant | 3.1（25℃） |
| Stability: | Stable. Flammable. May form peroxides in storage. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| InChIKey | DURPTKYDGMDSBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 3.35 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 142-96-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | n-Butyl ether(142-96-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Butyl ether (142-96-1) |
Description and Uses
Butyl ether (dibutyl ether) is a colorless, stable liquid, with a mild ether-like odor. It is immiscible with water, with a specific gravity of 0.8, which is lighter than water. Butyl ether is a moderate fire risk and will form explosive peroxides on aging. Flammable range is 1.5%–7.6% in air, with a boiling point of 286°F (141°C) and a flash point of 77°F (25°C). Ignition temperature is 382°F (194°C), and the vapor density is 4.5, which is heavier than air. In addition to flammability, butyl ether is toxic on prolonged inhalation. The four-digit UN identification number is 1149. The NFPA 704 designation is health 2, flammability 3, and reactivity 1. The primary use is as a solvent.
Dibutyl ether is used mainly as a solvent for organic materials such as resins, oils, hydrocarbons, esters, gums, and alkaloids. It is also used as an extracting agent in metal separation, as a reacting medium in organic synthesis processes, and as a solvent in teaching, research and analytical laboratories.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |   GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226-H315-H319-H335-H412 |
| Precautionary statements | P210-P233-P240-P273-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 10-36/37/38-52/53 |
| Safety Statements | 61-24/25 |
| RIDADR | UN 1149 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | EK5425000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 365 °F |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 3 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29091990 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 142-96-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 7.4 g/kg (Smyth) |
