Ethylene oxide
CAS Number75-21-8
FormulaC2H4O
Mol. Weight44.05 g/mol
Ethylene oxide
What is Ethylene oxide?
Ethylene oxide is a chemical compound with CAS number 75-21-8 and molecular formula C2H4O. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Useful monomer for the synthesis of poly(ethylene oxides) and glycols
Specifications
Molecular Weight
44.05 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥99.8%
Boiling Point
10.7 °C(lit.)
Density
0.882 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS04
GHS06
GHS08Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H220-H280-H315-H319-H331-H335-H340-H350
Precautionary Statements
P201-P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338-P311-P410 + P403
Required PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
Melting Point
−111 °C(lit.)
EC Number
200-849-9
WGK Germany
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