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Isosorbide dimethyl ether

Synonym(s):DMI;Dimethyl isosorbide;Isosorbide dimethyl ether;1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol;1,4:3,6-Dianhydrosorbitol 2,5-dimethyl ether

  • CAS NO.:5306-85-4
  • Empirical Formula: C8H14O4
  • Molecular Weight: 174.2
  • MDL number: MFCD00064828
  • EINECS: 226-159-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-05-16 17:35:26
Isosorbide dimethyl ether Structural Picture

What is Isosorbide dimethyl ether?

The Uses of Isosorbide dimethyl ether

Isosorbide dimethyl ether (DMI), a sustainable solvent, is widely used in various cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.
General applications:
DMI can be used as an alternative green solvent for epoxidation of cyclooctene, Baylis–Hillman reaction of isomaltulose-derived aldehydes with α,β-unsaturated ketones and also in solid-phase synthesis.
It can be used as a coalescent for water-borne paints, where it acts as a co-solvent during the water loss phase and as a coalescing agent during the film formation.

What are the applications of Application

Isosorbide dimethyl ether is a speciality solvent

Properties of Isosorbide dimethyl ether

Melting point: -70°C
Boiling point: 93-95 °C0.1 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  1.15 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash point: 227 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to light yellow
Water Solubility  Soluble in water.

Safety information for Isosorbide dimethyl ether

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Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Computed Descriptors for Isosorbide dimethyl ether

InChIKey MEJYDZQQVZJMPP-ULAWRXDQSA-N

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