Dimethoxymethane ic colorless, clear, volatile and flammable liquid with chloroform smell and irritant odor . It is soluble in three times of water (solubility in water at 20℃ is 32%). It is irritant to mucosa.
| Alias | Methylal; Formaldehyde dimethyl acetal; formaldehyde dime. acetal; Formal; Methylene Dimethyl Ether; Methylene Dimethylate; Metylal |
|---|---|
| English name | Dimethoxymethane |
| Molecular formula | C3H8O2;CH2(OCH3)2 |
| Molecular weight | 76.1 |
| Density | 0.8593 g cm−3 (at 20 °C) |
| Melting point | −105 °C (−157 °F; 168 K) |
| Boiling point | 42 °C (108 °F; 315 K) |
| Solubility | 33% (20°C) |
| Flash point | −18 °C (0 °F; 255 K) |
| Appearance and properties | Colorless, clear, volatile and flammable liquid with chloroform smell and irritant odor |
| Refractive index | 1.3513 |
| CAS RN | 109-87-5 |
Dimethoxymethane ic colorless, clear, volatile and flammable liquid with chloroform smell and irritant odor . It is soluble in three times of water (solubility in water at 20℃ is 32%). It is irritant to mucosa.
Dimethoxymethane (109-87-5) is widely used in cosmetics, drugs, household articles, car accessories, insecticides, leather polishing agents, cleaning agents, rubbers, paints, inks and other products as advantages such as excellent physical and chemical properties, favorable solubility, low boiling point, and good compatibility with water.
Storage
Keep in cool, dry and well-ventilated warehouse. Separate from oxidants and acids.
Transportation
the transport vehicles should be equipped with fire equipment and emergency equipment for leakage. Transport in the morning and evening at summer. The tank car should be equipped with grounding chain. Separate from oxidants, acids and edible chemicals. To protect from solarization, rain and high temperature during transportation.
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