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Di-n-butyl ether, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Di-n-butyl ether is used as a solvent for Grignard, Witting and alkyl lithium reactions. It is also used as a solvent for oils and fats and some natural and synthetic resins. It is considered as a replacement for terathydofuran in organic synthesis due to its less water and peroxide and high boiling point. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used in the manufacturing process of active pharmaceutical ingredient such as procarbazine and cefaclor. In addition to this, it is used as an important solvent for the application of the coating.
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Di-n-butyl ether is used as a solvent for Grignard, Witting and alkyl lithium reactions. It is also used as a solvent for oils and fats and some natural and synthetic resins. It is considered as a replacement for terathydofuran in organic synthesis due to its less water and peroxide and high boiling point. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used in the manufacturing process of active pharmaceutical ingredient such as procarbazine and cefaclor. In addition to this, it is used as an important solvent for the application of the coating.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether and acetone. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Air and light sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -95°C |
| Density | 0.764 |
| Boiling Point | 141°C to 143°C |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| Flash Point | 25°C (77°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.399 |
| UN Number | UN1149 |
| Beilstein | 1732752 |
| Merck Index | 14,1569 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol,ether and acetone. Immiscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
- Di-n-butyl ether
- Warning
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Di-n-butyl ether
RUO – Research Use Only