Methoxyethane
Ethylmethylether · Αιθυλομεθυλαιθέρας · Metoxietano · متوکسیاتان · エチルメチルエーテル · Metoksyetan · Metoxietano · Метоксиетан · Metoksietan · 甲乙醚 · ميثوكسي الإيثان · 메톡시에테인
| CAS | 540-67-0 |
|---|---|
| EC | 611-089-6 |
| UN | 1039 |
| Formula | C3H8O |
| Molar mass | 60.1 g/mol |
| LEL | 2.0 % vol |
| UEL | 10.1 % vol |
| Flash point | -87.4 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 190 °C |
| Temperature class | T4 |
| Gas group | IIB |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 2.07 |
| GHS | Danger · H220 |
Methoxyethane is an ether that is the methyl ether derivative of ethanol. It has a role as a Lewis base. Ethyl methyl ether appears as a clear colorless gas with a medicine-like odor. Less dense than water. Vapors are heavier than air.