Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether is used as a solvent and soil fumigant. It may be used in the preparation of macrocyclic polyethers, dibenzo-18-crown-6 polyether and dicyclohexyl-18-crown-6 polyether.
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Applications
Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether is used as a solvent and soil fumigant. It may be used in the preparation of macrocyclic polyethers, dibenzo-18-crown-6 polyether and dicyclohexyl-18-crown-6 polyether.
Solubility
Soluble in water. (1.1 g/L) at 20°C.
Notes
Special handling precautions required. View MSDS prior to purchase. MSDS are available online at www.alfa.com
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- R D Lingg; W H Kaylor; S M Pyle; R G Tardiff. Thiodiglycolic acid: a major metabolite of bis(2-chloroethyl)ether. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology.1979, 47 (1), 23-34.
- Alex Christensen; Mirat D. Gurol; Temesgen Garoma. Treatment of persistent organic compounds by integrated advanced oxidation processes and sequential batch reactor. Water Research.2009, 43 (16), 3910-3921.