Diethyl ether

CAS 60-29-7  ·  C4H10O  ·  MW 74.12 g/mol

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3D model Diethyl Ether, CAS 60-29-7, molecular formula C4H10O, molar mass 74.12 g/mol
About Diethyl ether

Diethyl ether is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 60-29-7, with the molecular formula C4H10O, and a molar mass of 74.12 g/mol.

The molecule contains 15 atoms connected by 14 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is ethoxyethane. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 0.9 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 9.2 Ų, 0 donors and 1 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The interactive 3D model and the viewer images are protected by copyright (© MolGod.org) — terms of use: molgod.org/copyright/.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC4H10O
Molar mass74.12 g/mol
IUPACethoxyethane
SMILESCCOCC
InChIKeyRTZKZFJDLAIYFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)0.9
PSA9.2 Ų
HBD / HBA0 / 1
PubChem CIDCID 3283 ↗
GHS safety

Signal word: Danger

GHS02
GHS02
GHS07
GHS07

H224 — Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

H302 — Harmful if swallowed

H336 — May cause drowsiness or dizziness

EUH019 — May form explosive peroxides.

EUH066 — Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

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Synonyms
DIETHYL ETHER · ether · Ethyl ether · Ethoxyethane · 60-29-7 · Ethyl oxide · Pronarcol · Diethyl oxide · Aether · Anesthetic ether · Anaesthetic ether · Solvent ether · 3-Oxapentane · Ether, ethyl · Diaethylaether
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