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OXYBISMETHANE [1 record]

Record 1 2014-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C2H6O
formula, see observation
CH3OCH3
formula, see observation
115-10-6
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a flammable, colorless, compressed gas or liquid, which boils at -25°, is soluble in water and alcohol, and is used as an extractant, a propellant for sprays, a reaction medium, a refrigerant, a solvent, a refrigerant and as a catalyst and a stabilizer in polymerization.

OBS

methoxymethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C2H6O or CH3OCH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2H6O
formula, see observation
CH3OCH3
formula, see observation
115-10-6
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un gaz incolore, à odeur éthérée, soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool, l'éther et le chloroforme, peu soluble dans le benzène, que l'on utilise comme agent d'extraction, agent de méthylation, agent réfrigérant et comme solvant.

OBS

méthoxyméthane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C2H6O ou CH3OCH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2H6O
formula, see observation
CH3OCH3
formula, see observation
115-10-6
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C2H6O o CH3OCH3

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