Diglyme

Diglyme

IUPAC name	Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether
Other names	Diglyme; 2-methoxyethyl ether; diethylene glycol dimethyl ether
Identifiers
CAS number	111-96-6
SMILES	COCCOCCOC
Properties
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₄O₃
Molar mass	134.18 g/mol
Density	0.937 g/mL
Melting point	-64 °C
Boiling point	162 °C
Solubility in water	miscible
Hazards
Main hazards	Flammable
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Diglyme, or bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether, is a hydrocarbon solvents.

Diglyme is mainly used as a solvent in organic reactions. It has the ability to Grignard reactions or metal hydride reductions, may have significantly enhanced reaction rates.

Diglyme is also used as a solvent in diborane.

Its stability, even at high bases or reactions that require high temperatures.

References

Merck Index, 11th Edition, 3148.

Categories: Chelating agents

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