Bis(chloromethyl) ether
مضاعف (كلوروميثيل) الإيثر · Bis(chlormethyl)ether · Éter bis · بیس(کلرومتیل) اتر · बिस(क्लोरोमिथाइल) इथर · ビス(クロロメチル)エーテル · Bis(chloormethyl)ether · Eter bis(chlorometylowy) · Bis(hlorometil) etar · 二氯甲基醚 · Bis(klorometil) eter
| CAS | 542-88-1 |
|---|---|
| EC | 208-832-8 |
| UN | 2249 |
| Formula | C2H4Cl2O |
| Molar mass | 114.96 g/mol |
| Flash point | 18.9 °C |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 3.97 |
| GHS | Danger · H225, H302, H311, H330, H350 |
Bis(chloromethyl) ether is an ether that is dimethyl ether in which one of the hydrogens attached to each of the methyl group has replaced by a chlorine. It has a role as an alkylating agent and a carcinogenic agent. Dichlorodimethyl ether, symmetrical appears as a colorless volatile liquid with a chloroform-like odor. Toxic by inhalation, skin absorption and ingestion. Dangerous fire risk - flash point below 0 °F.