Description

Bis(2-Methoxyethoxy)Methane is a high-purity, polar aprotic solvent and chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring two ether linkages, provides excellent solvating power and chemical stability, making it a valuable component in advanced formulations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable performance in sensitive reactions and processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Utilized as a reaction solvent and intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where controlled reactivity and high purity are critical.
• Electrolyte Formulations: Serves as a key co-solvent in advanced lithium-ion battery electrolytes, enhancing ionic conductivity and battery performance at various temperatures.
• Agrochemical Production: Acts as a solvent and formulation aid in the synthesis of pesticides and herbicides, improving the solubility and stability of active ingredients.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a solvent for polymerization reactions and as a plasticizer or additive to modify the properties of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Intermediate: Used in organic synthesis for the preparation of crown ethers, cryptands, and other complex molecules requiring specific chelating or phase-transfer properties.
• Specialty Cleaning & Degreasing: An effective component in precision cleaning formulations for electronics and optical components due to its solvating power and relatively low volatility.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Bis(2-Methoxyethoxy)Methane
CAS No.	4431-83-8
Molecular Formula	C7H16O4
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Di(2-methoxyethyl) ether; 2,2'-[Methylenebis(oxy)]bis(ethanol) dimethyl ether; 1,1'-[Methylenebis(oxy-2,1-ethanediyloxy)]bis(methane); Diglyme; Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether; Dimethyl diglycol acetal; Ethanol, 2,2'-[methylenebis(oxy)]bis-, dimethyl ether
EINECS	224-633-6

Quality Control

Our Bis(2-Methoxyethoxy)Methane is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.420 - 1.423
Density (20°C)	1.018 - 1.022 g/mL
Boiling Point	Approx. 162°C

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