Description

Dimethyl Ether (DME) is a versatile, clean-burning, and highly volatile chemical compound with the CAS number 115-10-6. It serves as a critical intermediate and propellant across multiple high-value industrial sectors, prized for its excellent solvency and low environmental impact. This gaseous ether is essential for manufacturers in the aerosol, refrigeration, and clean energy industries seeking efficient and sustainable alternatives.

Application

• Aerosol Propellant: A leading environmentally friendly replacement for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrocarbons in personal care, household, and industrial spray products.
• Chemical Synthesis & Intermediate: A key feedstock in the production of dimethyl sulfate, a vital methylating agent, and other valuable chemicals.
• Refrigerant: Used as a component in specialized refrigerant blends due to its favorable thermodynamic properties and low global warming potential.
• Clean Fuel & LPG Substitute: An emerging alternative fuel for diesel engines and a blending component for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), offering cleaner combustion.
• Solvent & Extraction Agent: Employed in specialized extraction processes within the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
• Power Generation Fuel: Utilized in fuel cells and gas turbines for decentralized power generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl Ether
CAS No.	115-10-6
Molecular Formula	C₂H₆O
Molecular Weight	46.07 g/mol
Synonyms	DME; Methoxymethane; Methyl Ether; Wood Ether; Dimethyl Oxide; Oxybismethane; Methyl Oxide; Demeon
EINECS	204-065-8

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl Ether is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as purity, moisture content, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and specialty chemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature under ambient conditions, it is typically stored in pressurized cylinders or tanks. Keep container tightly sealed and upright. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Odor	Ethereal, faintly sweet
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content	≤ 100 ppm
Methanol Content	≤ 300 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.