Dimethyl Ether
TL;DR: Dimethyl Ether (CAS 115-10-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H6O and molecular weight 46.041866 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
methoxymethane
Also Known As: DIMETHYL ETHER, Methoxymethane, Methyl ether, Dimethyl oxide, Oxybismethane
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H6O |
| Molecular Weight | 46.041866 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 9.2 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 46.041866 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 3 |
| Complexity | 2.0 |
| Melting Point | -217.3 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | -8 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.724 at -12.46 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 25 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.128 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.3441 at -42.5 °C/D |
| Solubility | 1 vol water takes up 37 vol gas |
| SMILES | COC |
| InChIKey | LCGLNKUTAGEVQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Dimethyl Ether is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Dimethyl Ether is a heterocyclic building block identified by CAS number 115-10-6 and the molecular formula C2H6O and a molecular weight of 46.04 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 0.724 at -12.46 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: 1 vol water takes up 37 vol gas. Synonyms include DIMETHYL ETHER and Methoxymethane.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Dimethyl Ether
Property Insights of Dimethyl Ether
The XLogP value of 0.1 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Dimethyl Ether. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 9.2 Ų, Dimethyl Ether exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Dimethyl Ether has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Dimethyl Ether?
The CAS number of Dimethyl Ether is 115-10-6.
What is the molecular formula of Dimethyl Ether?
The molecular formula of Dimethyl Ether is C2H6O.
What is the molecular weight of Dimethyl Ether?
The molecular weight of Dimethyl Ether is 46.041866 g/mol.
What are the applications of Dimethyl Ether?
Dimethyl Ether is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Dimethyl Ether?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Dimethyl Ether?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Dimethyl Ether and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.