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Di-n-butyl ether, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A16305.AP
500 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific™

Di-n-butyl ether, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A16305.AP
500 mL, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
142-96-1
IUPAC Name
1-butoxybutane
Molecular Formula
C8H18O
InChI Key
DURPTKYDGMDSBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCCOCCCC
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Form
Liquid
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%
Refractive Index
1.3970-1.4010 @ 20°C
Water Content
≤200 ppm

Description

Di-n-butyl ether is used as a solvent for Grignard, Witting and alkyl lithium reactions. It is also used as a solvent for oils and fats and some natural and synthetic resins. It is considered as a replacement for terathydofuran in organic synthesis due to its less water and peroxide and high boiling point. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used in the manufacturing process of active pharmaceutical ingredient such as procarbazine and cefaclor. In addition to this, it is used as an important solvent for the application of the coating.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Di-n-butyl ether is used as a solvent for Grignard, Witting and alkyl lithium reactions. It is also used as a solvent for oils and fats and some natural and synthetic resins. It is considered as a replacement for terathydofuran in organic synthesis due to its less water and peroxide and high boiling point. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used in the manufacturing process of active pharmaceutical ingredient such as procarbazine and cefaclor. In addition to this, it is used as an important solvent for the application of the coating.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether and acetone. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Air and light sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and strong acids.
RUO – Research Use Only

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