Dimethyl Ether

Basic Information of Dimethyl Ether

Dimethyl Ether (CAS No. 115-10-6) is the simplest ether and possesses a unique set of physical and chemical properties that make it highly adaptable across various industries:

CAS No.:	115-10-6
EC No.:	204-065-8
Linear Formula:	C₂H₆O
Molecular Weight:	46.07
Appearance:	Colorless gas at room temperature; colorless liquid under pressure.
Odor:	Characteristic, faint ether-like.
Melting Point:	-141.5 °C
Boiling point	-24.8 °C
Density:	1.617
Solubility:	Moderately soluble in water; highly soluble in organic solvents.
Flammability:	Highly flammable gas.
Purity:	Available in various grades, including aerosol grade and fuel grade, to meet specific industrial and consumer product requirements.
RIDADR:	UN 1033 2.1
Chemical Structure:

DME's low boiling point allows it to easily vaporize, making it ideal for propellant applications, while its clean-burning properties open doors for its use as a fuel.

Versatile Applications of Dimethyl Ether (DME)

• Aerosol Propellant: A primary application is as an environmentally friendly alternative to CFCs and HFCs in aerosol sprays for hair care, insecticides, paints, and various household products. It provides excellent spray characteristics and has a low impact on global warming.

• Alternative Fuel: Emerging as a clean-burning, non-toxic alternative to LPG and diesel fuel. It can be used in modified diesel engines, power generation, and as a domestic fuel for cooking and heating, offering reduced particulate matter and NOx emissions.

• Chemical Intermediate: A versatile building block in organic synthesis for the production of various chemicals, including dimethyl sulfate, acetic acid, and light olefins (ethylene and propylene) via DME-to-olefins (DTO) technology.

• Refrigerant: Used in some refrigeration systems due to its thermodynamic properties.

• Solvent: Employed as a solvent in specialized applications, particularly for its ability to dissolve certain polymers and resins.

• Extraction Solvent: Used in specialized extraction processes for natural products and pharmaceuticals.

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Hazards Classification

• GHS Classification: Flammable Gas (GHS02), Gas Under Pressure (GHS04)

• Hazard Statements: Extremely flammable gas; contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

• UN Number: UN 1033

• Hazard Class: 2.1 (Flammable Gases)

• Packing Group: Not applicable