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Butyl ethyl ether

CAS No.628-81-9
Chemical Name:Butyl ethyl ether
CBNumber:CB3854031
Molecular Formula:C6H14O
Formula Weight:102.17
MOL File:628-81-9.mol

Butyl ethyl ether Property

Melting point -124 °C
Boiling point 91-92 °C(lit.)
Density 0.75 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure 52 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.382(lit.)
Flash point 22 °F
storage temp. Flammables area
solubility 3.8g/l
form clear liquid
color Colorless to Almost colorless
Specific Gravity 0.750.7522 (20/20℃)
explosive limit 0.8-18.5%(V)
Water Solubility Slightly soluble in water
BRN 1731323
Stability Stable, but may form peroxides in storage if in contact with air. Highly flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
LogP 2.03
Surface tension 20.96mN/m at 293.15K
CAS DataBase Reference 628-81-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores 1
FDA UNII NO396R19PJ
EPA Substance Registry System Butane, 1-ethoxy- (628-81-9)
UNSPSC Code 12352100
NACRES NA.22

Safety

Hazard Codes :F,Xn
Risk Statements :11-22
Safety Statements :16-23
RIDADR :UN 1179 3/PG 2
WGK Germany :1
RTECS :KN4725000
TSCA :Yes
HS Code :2909.19.1800
HazardClass :3
PackingGroup :II

NFPA 704:

	3
2		1

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal wordDanger
Hazard statements H225-H302
Precautionary statements P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P301+P312

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Butyl ethyl ether Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description Ethyl butyl ether is a colorless liquid.Molecular weight = 102.21; Boiling point = 92℃;Freezing/Melting point = - 124℃; Flash point = 4℃.Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M RatingSystem): Health 2, Flammability 3, Reactivity 0. Slightlysoluble in water.
Chemical Properties Ethyl butyl ether is a colorless liquid
Chemical Properties colourless liquid
Uses As an extraction solvent
Uses Extraction solvent, inert reaction medium.
Synthesis Reference(s) The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 39, p. 3050, 1974 DOI: 10.1021/jo00934a027
General Description A clear colorless liquid with an ethereal odor. Flash point 40°F. Less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air.
Air & Water Reactions Highly flammable. Slightly soluble in water. Oxidizes readily in air to form unstable peroxides that may explode spontaneously [Bretherick 1979. p.151-154, 164]. A mixture of liquid air and diethyl ether exploded spontaneously [MCA Case History 616. 1960].
Reactivity Profile Ethers, such as Butyl ethyl ether, can act as bases. They form salts with strong acids and addition complexes with Lewis acids. The complex between diethyl ether and boron trifluoride is an example. Ethers may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. In other reactions, which typically involve the breaking of the carbon-oxygen bond, ethers are relatively inert.
Hazard Flammable, dangerous fire risk.
Health Hazard Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution.
Fire Hazard HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.
Flammability and Explosibility Flammable
Safety Profile Moderately toxic by ingestion. A skin and eye irritant. A very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. Keep away from heat and open flame. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ETHERS.
Potential Exposure Used as a solvent for extraction and in making other chemicals
First aid If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove anycontact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least15 min, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts theskin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediatelywith soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. Ifthis chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR ifheart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medicalfacility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and inducevomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit
storage Color Code—Red: Flammability Hazard: Store ina flammable liquid storage area or approved cabinet awayfrom ignition sources and corrosive and reactive materials.Prior to working with this chemical you should be trainedon its proper handling and storage. Store in tightly closedcontainers in a cool, well-ventilated area away from oxidizers, heat, and sources of ignition. Where possible, automatically pump liquid from drums or other storage containersto process containers. Drums must be equipped with selfclosing valves, pressure vacuum bungs, and flame arresters.Use only nonsparking tools and equipment, especially whenopening and closing containers of this chemical. Sources ofignition, such as smoking and open flames, are prohibitedwhere this chemical is used, handled, or stored in a mannerthat could create a potential fire or explosion hazard.Wherever this chemical is used, handled, manufactured, orstored, use explosion-proof electrical equipment andfittings.
Shipping UN1179 Ethyl butyl ether, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid.
Purification Methods Purify by drying with CaSO4, by passage through a column of activated alumina (to remove peroxides), followed by prolonged refluxing with Na and then fractional distillation. [Beilstein 4 IV 1518.]
Incompatibilities May form explosive mixture with air. Heat or prolonged storage may cause the formation of unstable peroxides. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, and epoxides. Attacks some plastics, rubber and coatings. May accumulate static electrical charges, and may cause ignition of its vapors.
Waste Disposal Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed. Consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices. Generators of waste containing this contaminant (≥100 kg/mo) must conform with EPA regulations governing storage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal.