Bis(2-carboxyethyl) ether
[CAS# 5961-83-1]

Identification

• Name: Bis(2-carboxyethyl) ether
• Synonyms: 3,3'-Oxybis[propanoic acid]; 3,3'-Oxydipropionic acid; NSC 361680
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₀O₅
• Molecular Weight: 162.14
• CAS Registry Number: 5961-83-1
• EC Number: 833-815-2

Properties

• Solubility: Freely soluble (279 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.316±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 60-61 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Christian, Robert V., Jr.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335