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CAS No.: 115-10-6
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Dimethyl ether is the simplest ether; it has 2 methyl groups as organic residues and can be obtained by condensation from 2 molecules of methanol (with elimination of water). Under normal conditions it is a colourless, slightly narcotic, non-toxic, highly flammable gas. The substance is polar and in liquid form an excellent solvent.
Dimethyl ether is widely used as a propellant, e.g. in hair sprays and in paint sprays.
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