Description
| Molecular formula | C3H8O2 |
| Molecular weight | 76,08 |
| CAS number | 109-87-5 |
| EC number | 203-714-2 |
| IUPAC name | Dimethoxymethane |
| EC name | Dimethoxymethane |
Properties
| Boiling point (°C) at 1013 hPa | 42.3 | ||
| Freezing point (°C) at 1013 hPa | -104.8 | ||
| Flash-point (°C) at 1013 hPa | DIN 51755 part 2 | Closed cup | -30.5 |
| Relative density at 20°C | OECD 109 | 0.861 | |
| Vapour pressure (kPa) at 20°C | ASTM D323 modified | 40 | |
| Surface tension (mN/m) at 20°C | 21.2 | ||
| Water solubility (g/L) at 20°C | Methylal in water | 330 | |
| Viscosity (kinematic) (mm²/s) at 25°C | 0.371 | ||
| Evaporation rate compared to | DIN 53170 | Diethyl ether (= 1) | 1.36 |
| Butyl acetate (= 1) | 0.11 |
Comparison
| Methylal | Methylene Chloride | Acetone | MEK | |
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