Methyl Ether and Related Compounds

LABORATORY CHEMICAL SAFETY SUMMARY RELATED COMPOUNDS) CHLOROMETHYL METHYL ETHER (AND 

Chloromethyl methyl ether CAS 107-30-2 CICH2OCH3 Colorless liquid bp 55 to 59 °C, mp -104 °C Hydrolyzes in water Similar to HCl 260 mmHg at 20 °C 15 °C 

OSHA select carcinogen highly irritating to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. 

Chloromethyl methyl ether is highly flammable. Fires involving this substance should be extinguished with carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguishers. 

Chloromethyl methyl ether decomposes in water to form HCl and formaldehyde, and reacts readily with oxidizing agents. 

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