Diethyl Ether – 99.5% Pure – CAS 60-29-7 – High-Purity Solvent for Laboratory & Industrial Use

Diethyl Ether, also known as ethyl ether or simply ether, is a highly volatile, clear liquid solvent used widely in organic synthesis, extraction processes, and pharmaceutical research. With a purity of 99.5%, this reagent-grade solvent is ideal for laboratory and industrial settings requiring consistent evaporation rates and minimal impurities.

CAS 60-29-7, diethyl ether is valued for its low boiling point, excellent solvating power for nonpolar compounds, and utility in Grignard reactions, polymerization work, and chromatography.

🧪 Common Applications:

• Nonpolar solvent in organic reactions

• Used in Grignard and organolithium chemistry

• Extraction and purification processes

• Solvent for waxes, oils, and alkaloids

• Starter fluid component in engines (industrial only)

Specifications:

• Chemical Name: Diethyl Ether

• Formula: C₄H₁₀O

• CAS Number: 60-29-7

• Purity: 99.5%

• Boiling Point: ~34.6°C

• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

• Odor: Sweet, ether-like

• Packaging: Sealed, gas-tight solvent-safe container

Safety & Handling:

• Extremely flammable – vapors may form explosive mixtures with air

• Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas away from heat/sparks/open flames

• Use fume hood, wear gloves, goggles, and flame-resistant clothing

• Highly volatile – handle only with proper ventilation and inert storage when long-term

GHS Hazard Classification:

• Signal Word: Danger

• Hazard Statements:

  • H224 – Extremely flammable liquid and vapor

  • H302 – Harmful if swallowed

  • H336 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness

• Precautionary Statements:

  • P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames

  • P261 – Avoid breathing vapors

  • P370 + P378 – In case of fire: Use dry chemical or CO₂ for extinction

⚠️ Important: Sold strictly for laboratory, educational, or industrial use. Not for use in consumer or medical applications.