Description

Ethyl Methyl Ether is a highly volatile, low-boiling-point ether with the CAS number 540-67-0. It serves as a valuable intermediate and solvent in organic synthesis due to its excellent solvating power and reactivity. This compound is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for processes such as alkylation and extraction.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used as a starting material or building block in the production of more complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed in laboratory and industrial-scale reactions where a low-boiling, aprotic polar solvent is required for extractions or recrystallizations.
• Alkylating Agent: Functions as an ethyl or methyl source in alkylation reactions to modify the structure of target compounds.
• Fuel Additive Research: Investigated for use as an oxygenate or octane booster in fuel formulations due to its high oxygen content and combustion properties.
• Aerosol Propellant: Used in specialized aerosol applications where specific vapor pressure and solvent properties are needed.
• Anesthetic Research: Historically studied for its anesthetic properties, though largely superseded by safer modern agents.
• Extraction Processes: Applied in the extraction of natural products, oils, and specific chemical compounds in pilot and research settings.
• Reaction Medium: Serves as a reaction medium in Grignard and other organometallic reactions that require dry, ethereal conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Methyl Ether
CAS No.	540-67-0
Molecular Formula	C3H8O
Molecular Weight	60.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Methoxyethane; Ethyl methyl ether; Methyl ethyl ether; Methane, ethoxy-; 1-Methoxyethane; Ethane, methoxy-; Ether, ethyl methyl; UN 1039; EINECS 208-752-7
EINECS	208-752-7

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Methyl Ether is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for industrial and research use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 flammable nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and grounded during handling. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C in a dedicated flammable materials cabinet.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.01%
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.02%

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