Pharmaceutical Materials

Mainly used in polymer chemistry, electric chemistry, boron chemical process field, also used as resin, nitrocellulose solvent and medical extraction agent, organic synthesis intermediate.

Product Name

1.2-Dimethoxyethane

Multiple Names

1.2-Dimethoxyethane;

1.2-Ethanediol, Dimethyl Ether;

2.5-Dioxahexane;

Alpha, Beta-Dimethoxyethane;

Ansul Ether 121;

Dimethyl Cellosolve;

EGDME; Ethylene Dimethyl Ether;

Ethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether;

GDME;

Glycol Dimethyl Ether;

Glyme;

Monoethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether;

Monoglyme;

Monoethylenglycol;

1.2-Dimethoxy-Ethan;

1.2-Ethanediol Dimethyl Ether;

1.2-Ethanediol,Dimethylether;

Ansol E-121;

Ansulether121;

CH3OCH2CH2OCH3;

 

Aspect	Details
Chemical Name	1.2-Dimethoxyethane, also known as Ethylene glycol dimethyl ether, Glyme, EGDME
CAS Number	110-71-4
Molecular Formula	C4H10O2
Molecular Weight	90.12 g/mol
Physical State	Colorless liquid
Melting Point	-58°C (-71°F)
Boiling Point	82-83°C (180-181°F)
Density	0.867 g/cm³ at 25°C
Solubility	Soluble in water, ethanol, and hydrocarbons
Applications	Widely used as a solvent in polymer chemistry, electrochemistry, and boron chemistry. It also serves as a solvent for resins, nitrocellulose, and pharmaceutical extractions, as well as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
Safety Concerns	Highly flammable and may form explosive peroxides upon exposure to air or light. Requires careful handling and storage to avoid fire hazards.