Dimethyl ether Property

Melting point:

-141.5 °C

Boiling point:

-24.8 °C

Density 

0.61 g/cm3

Safety

RIDADR 

1033

HazardClass 

2.1

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H220Extremely flammable gas

H280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P377Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.

P381Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

P410+P403Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Dimethyl ether Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Dimethyl ether is an ether in which the oxygen atom is connected to two methyl groups.