1-Ethoxydodecane

General Description

Colorless to yellow oily liquid with a pleasant odor. Mixes slowly with water. Freezing point is 61°F.

Air & Water Reactions

Mixes slowly with water.

Reactivity Profile

1-Ethoxydodecane is a ethoxy-alcohol derivative. The ether being relatively unreactive. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert alcohols to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

Health Hazard

Liquid causes eye injury and de-fats the skin, causing irritation.