Heptane,3,3'-[oxybis(methylene)]bis- cas no:10143-60-9

NameHeptane,3,3'-[oxybis(methylene)]bis-
CAS10143-60-9
SynonymsEther,bis(2-ethylhexyl) (6CI,7CI,8CI); Bis(2-ethylhexyl) ether;Di(2-ethylhexyl)ether; Ethylhexyl oxide
EINECS(EC#)233-412-6
Molecular FormulaC16H34 O
Molecular Weight242.50

refractive index1.432

Risk R36/37/38
Safety

Risk Statements: 36/37/38
R36/37/38: Di-(2-ethylhexyl) ether (CAS NO.10143-60-9) is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
RTECS: KN3175000

Mildly toxic by ingestion. Di-(2-ethylhexyl) ether (CAS NO.10143-60-9) is a skin and eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ETHERS.

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
rat	LD50	oral	34gm/kg (34000mg/kg)		AMA Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine. Vol. 10, Pg. 61, 1954.