Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether, puriss., >=99.0% (GC)

Synonyms: 2,2'-Dichlorodiethyl ether

CAS Number: 111-44-4

Formula: C4H8Cl2O

Formula Weight: 143.01

Linear Formula: (ClCH2CH2)2O

MDL No.: MFCD00000975

Purity: >=99.0% (GC)

Boiling Point: 65-67 C/15 mmHg(lit.)

Melting Point: -47 C (lit.)

Density: 1.22 g/mL at 25 C(lit.)

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.456(lit.); n20/D 1.457

Beilstein Registry Number: 605317

EC Number: 203-870-1

UNSPSC Code: 12352100

General description: Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether is a chemical intermediate. 2-Chloroethyl β-D-glucosiduronic acid is the major metabolite of bis(2-chloroethyl)ether.

Application: Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether may be used as a solvent and soil fumigant. It may be used in the preparation of macrocyclic polyethers, dibenzo-18-crown-6 polyether and dicyclohexyl-18-crown-6 polyether.