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Ethylal

Ethylal

Synonyms of Ethylal:

  • Molecular Weight- 104.15 g/mol

  • Molecular Formula – C5 H12 O2
  • CAS NO. 462-95-3.
  • Flash Point -:  -5 Degree Celsius

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance Clear Colourless liquid
Refractive Index 1.4221
Specific Heat@20c 0.42 cal/g

Explosive mixture with air

Upper Limit 22.5%(vol
Lower Limit 1.97%(vol)
Auto ignition temperature 180°C
Boiling Point 101°C
Freezing Point 11°C
Viscosity@25c 1.2cps
Surface tension at 25°C 36 dynes/cm
Vapour Density(Air=1) 3.03

Applications of Ethylal:

  • Surface Tension Reduser.

  • Offer medium to low polarity.
  • Used as medium for dissolving organolithium compounds. (eg-Methyl lithium)
  • As a solvent for paint stipper.

  • As an adhesive contact glue.

  • As a cleaning agent for degreasing.

  • Used in Pharmaceutical synthesis.

  • Used in Fragrance perfumes.

Advantages of Ethylal:

  • Excellent Stability
  • A versatile replacement solvent
  • Excellent stability in acidic or alkaline medium
  • Excellent water removal property from organic molecules

Packing:

200/210 kg in MS drums of 900 mm height and 18 kg weight with a nitrogen padding over the surface. BHT is added as a stabilizer to prevent peroxide formation. We also supply material in ISO tanks. Special packing of 1ltr glass bottles is available upon request.

Specification:

Assay by GLC 99.95%
Distillation Range 100°C-150°C
Peroxide Content 50PPM 74c-76c
Moisture Content (By karl Fischer) 1000PPM Add range, For eg. 1000 ppm to 100 Ppm
Acidity 100PM
Density@20°C 1.052-1.060

Specification:

Characteristic Requirements
Description Clear Colourless Liquid, free from extraneous matter..
Purity (by GLC) Min. 99.80 %
Benzene Content (by GC) Should be absent
Ethanol Content by GC Max. 200 ppm
Moisture Content (by KF) Max. 200 ppm
Peroxide (H2O2) content Max. 10 ppm
Formaldehyde Content Max. 100 ppm
BHT Content 75 ppm as added

ULTRA HIGH PURE GRADE

Shipping Regulation:
H.S Code 29329900
IMCO CLASS 3.2
UN No. UN 1165
Packing Group Class II

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