Diglycidyl ether

Diglycidyl ether

Names
IUPAC name 2,2’-[Oxybis(methylene)]dioxirane
Other names Glycidyl ether; Bis-(2,3-epoxypropyl)ether; Diallyl ether dioxide; Diepoxy propyl ether, DGE, 2-Epoxypropyl ether
Identifiers
CAS Number	2238-07-5
ChemSpider	15839
Jmol interactive 3D	Image
PubChem	16704
InChI InChI=1S/C6H10O3/c1(5-3-8-5)7-2-6-4-9-6/h5-6H,1-4H2 Key: GYZLOYUZLJXAJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C6H10O3/c1(5-3-8-5)7-2-6-4-9-6/h5-6H,1-4H2 Key: GYZLOYUZLJXAJU-UHFFFAOYAO
SMILES O1CC1COCC2OC2
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H10O3
Molar mass	130.14 g·mol^−1
Appearance	colorless liquid[1]
Odor	strong, irritating[1]
Density	1.12 g/mL[1]
Boiling point	260 °C; 500 °F; 533 K [1]
Vapor pressure	0.09 mmHg (25°C)[1]
Hazards
Main hazards	carcinogen
Flash point	64 °C; 147 °F; 337 K [1]
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
LC50 (Median concentration)	30 ppm (mouse, 4 hr) 86 ppm (mouse, 4 hr) 30 ppm (mouse, 8 hr) 200 ppm (rat, 4 hr) 68 ppm (rat, 8 hr)[2]
US health exposure limits (NIOSH):
PEL (Permissible)	C 0.5 ppm (2.8 mg/m^3)[1]
REL (Recommended)	Ca TWA 0.1 ppm (0.5 mg/m^3)[1]
IDLH (Immediate danger	Ca [10 ppm][1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Diglycidyl ether is a chemical compound used as a reactive diluent for epoxy resin. Other uses include treating textiles and stabilizing chlorinated organic compounds. It is extremely toxic, and can prove fatal or cause permanent damage if inhaled or consumed orally.

References

1. "NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards #0215". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
2. "Diglycidyl ether". Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

• Diglycidyl ether at www.chemicalbook.com.
• CDC - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards