Diethyl ether

Description

1. Product Overview

Diethyl Ether is a highly volatile, flammable organic solvent widely utilized across chemical and industrial sectors. Its primary industrial use includes serving as a reaction medium, solvent for extractions, and intermediate in chemical synthesis. The key value proposition lies in its exceptional solvency, low boiling point, and rapid evaporation characteristics, making it ideal for specialized laboratory, pharmaceutical, and industrial processes. Strategically, diethyl ether is critical for manufacturers requiring efficient, high-purity solvent performance and reliable supply for continuous chemical operations. Its presence in the global marketplace underpins process efficiency, safety compliance, and operational scalability.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition / Material Components:
  • C₄H₁₀O (diethyl ether)
  • Trace stabilizers to prevent peroxide formation
• Purity Level / Grade:
  • Industrial and laboratory grades available
  • Typical purity ≥ 99%
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Form: Liquid
  • Color: Colorless
  • Odor: Characteristic ether-like
  • Boiling Point: 34.6 °C
  • Density: 0.713 g/cm³ at 20 °C
  • Highly flammable, volatile, peroxide-forming
• Packaging Options:
  • ISO tank containers for bulk supply
  • Drum packaging (200 L)
  • IBCs (1,000 L) as per customer requirement
• Shelf Life:
  • Stable under sealed storage with inhibitors
  • Avoid prolonged storage and exposure to heat, light, and air

3. Core Industrial Applications

Primary Industries:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Chemical synthesis and intermediates
• Laboratories and analytical facilities
• Coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemical production

Operational Use Cases:

• Solvent for extraction and purification processes
• Reaction medium in organic synthesis
• Intermediate in production of plastics, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals
• Controlled laboratory solvent for analytical and preparative work

Performance & Cost Advantages:
Diethyl ether outperforms many alternative solvents in terms of volatility, solubility, and low-temperature handling, ensuring rapid processing and higher throughput. Its high-purity grades reduce side reactions and contamination risks, improving product quality while lowering operational downtime.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Batch testing with COA ensures purity and physical property compliance
• Supply Reliability: Continuous availability from established chemical production streams
• Logistics Capability: Expertise in hazardous chemical transport and compliance with flammable liquid regulations
• Price Competitiveness: Competitive bulk pricing compared to alternative ethers and solvents
• Sustainability / Environmental Benefits: Reduced waste through efficient recovery systems; supports circular solvent use
• Technical Support: SDS, COA, transport classification, and storage guidance available

Positioned as a strategic sourcing solution, Diethyl Ether enables industrial buyers to secure high-purity solvent supply while optimizing process efficiency, safety, and cost management.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Loading Capacity (MT per container): 20–22 MT per 20’ ISO tank container (depending on density and regulatory requirements)